Thomas E. Arida
Democratic, Working Families
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State Senator, 62nd District
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- 2 years
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- 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 Niagara County, Orleans County and part of Monroe County.
Robert G. Ortt
Republican, ConservativeIncumbent
State Senator
The gist
- Voted against the Medical Aid in Dying Act (2025).In office
- Voted against the 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.In office
- Voted against the Democracy Preservation Act on election spending.In office
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Voted against 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 2026 redistricting constitutional amendment.
S10637A (2025-26), constitutional amendment on the Independent Redistricting Commission: bill page and roll callGovernment record · New York State Senate · nysenate.gov
“Updates provisions relating to the independent redistricting commission”
Voted against 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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