State
State Senator, 8th 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 and part of Suffolk County.
Public safety
Joshua James TaverasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jarett C. GandolfoRepublican, Conservative
- Supports repealing the 2019 bail reform laws.In office
Housing
Joshua James TaverasDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jarett C. GandolfoRepublican, Conservative
- Co-sponsored a bill closing a legal loophole used by squatters.In office
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning for dense housing.In office
Economy & jobs
Joshua James TaverasDemocratic
- Supports lowering everyday costs for working families.
Jarett C. GandolfoRepublican, Conservative
- Supports a fair contract for National Grid's IBEW workers.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Joshua James TaverasDemocratic
- Supports investing in public transit, education and health care.
Jarett C. GandolfoRepublican, Conservative
- Supports speeding up repairs to the Robert Moses Causeway bridge.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; 4 issues covered in this race.