Orlando Rivera
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State Senator, 56th District
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on New York laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Covers part of Monroe County.
Jeremy A. Cooney
Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent
State Senator
The gist
- Voted for stronger red flag laws, ghost gun ban.
- Supported capping insulin costs and lowering drug prices.
- Voted for the state Equal Rights Amendment protecting abortion rights.
- Authored the Green CHIPS Act for semiconductor plants.In office
- Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
- Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).In office
- Voted for the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
More about Jeremy
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Voted for stronger red flag laws, ghost gun ban.
Jeremy Cooney for State SenateCampaign website · jeremycooney.com
“I voted in support of legislation that strengthened Red Flag laws, that raised the age to purchase semi-automatic weapons”
Supported capping insulin costs and lowering drug prices.
Jeremy Cooney for State SenateCampaign website · jeremycooney.com
“I’ve worked to cap the cost of insulin, lower prescription drug prices, and ensure paid leave for those battling illness.”
Voted for the state Equal Rights Amendment protecting abortion rights.
Jeremy Cooney for State SenateCampaign website · jeremycooney.com
“I proudly voted for the New York State Equal Rights Amendment, guaranteeing a woman’s right to choose in the New York State Constitution”
Authored the Green CHIPS Act for semiconductor plants.
About Jeremy Cooney (senator biography)Government record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“In 2022, Senator Cooney passed the Green CHIPS Act, signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.”
Voted for the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).
S138 (2025-26), Medical Aid in Dying Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Relates to the medical aid in dying act”
Voted against the packaging reduction and recycling act (2025).
S1464A (2025-26), Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Enacts the "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act"”
Voted for the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.
S324 (2025-26), Democracy Preservation Act: bill page and roll callsGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Enacts the democracy preservation act”
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