State
State Senator, 58th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- 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 Chemung County, Schuyler County, Seneca County, Steuben County, Tioga County, Yates County and part of Allegany County.
Taxes & budget
James J. BobreskiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Thomas Fellers O'MaraRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to lower taxes and energy costs.
Economy & jobs
James J. BobreskiDemocratic
- Supports more transparency for IDA tax breaks and subsidies.
Thomas Fellers O'MaraRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
James J. BobreskiDemocratic
- Supports solar, wind and geothermal, with gas as a bridge.
Thomas Fellers O'MaraRepublican, Conservative
- Supports resiliency projects and faster DEC permitting.
Health & human services
James J. BobreskiDemocratic
- Supports universal health care.
Thomas Fellers O'MaraRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
Government & transparency
James J. BobreskiDemocratic
- Supports asserting state rights against federal ICE actions.
Thomas Fellers O'MaraRepublican, Conservative
- Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
- Voted against the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.