State
State Senator, 5th 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 part of Nassau County.
Taxes & budget
Andrew PiddoubnyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven D. RhoadsRepublican, Conservative
- Supports expanding STAR and keeping the property tax cap.In office
- Supports ending state income tax on tips and overtime.In office
Public safety
Andrew PiddoubnyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven D. RhoadsRepublican, Conservative
- Supports repealing the state's current bail laws.In office
Housing
Andrew PiddoubnyDemocratic
- Supports transit-oriented housing near railroad stations.
- Supports requiring local input on new development.
Steven D. RhoadsRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes the REVIVE Act fast-tracking high-density housing.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Andrew PiddoubnyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steven D. RhoadsRepublican, Conservative
- Supports repealing congestion pricing and auditing the MTA.In office
Health & human services
Andrew PiddoubnyDemocratic
- Supports expanding universal child care to Nassau County.
- Supports curbing insurance company profits to lower premiums.
- Supports programs that help seniors stay in their homes.
Steven D. RhoadsRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
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.