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State Senator, 6th 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.

Education

  • Matthew J. CappRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Siela A. BynoeDemocratic, Working Families

    • Secured state funding for free school meals for all students.In office

Housing

  • Matthew J. CappRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Siela A. BynoeDemocratic, Working Families

    • Proposes random audits of lawyers' real estate escrow accounts.In office

Roads & infrastructure

  • Matthew J. CappRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Siela A. BynoeDemocratic, Working Families

    • Sponsored a statewide standard for wheelchair-accessible taxis.In office

Health & human services

  • Matthew J. CappRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Siela A. BynoeDemocratic, Working Families

    • Proposes reporting of hospitals' 340B drug program revenue.In office

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