State
State Senator, 7th 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
Rory LancmanDemocratic
- Pledges to lower costs and save taxpayer money.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, Conservative
- Proposes a simpler, fairer state tax system.
Public safety
Rory LancmanDemocratic
- Supports letting judges detain dangerous defendants before trial.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, Conservative
- Pledges to change bail laws and target repeat offenders.
Housing
Rory LancmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, Conservative
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning.
- Led a statewide effort to crack down on squatters.
Environment & parks
Rory LancmanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, Conservative
- Supports a coastal “Blue Economy” and shellfish restoration.
Government & transparency
Rory LancmanDemocratic
- Pledges to take on corruption and wasteful spending.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, Conservative
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Rory LancmanDemocratic
- Pledges to hold institutions accountable for antisemitism.
Jake BlumencranzRepublican, 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; 6 issues covered in this race.