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State Senator in New York
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
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State Senator
About this position
State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$110,000/year + per diem
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, a resident of state for 5 years, and a resident of district for 12 months immediately preceding election
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the district or 1,000, whichever is less (party candidates); 5% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last gubernatorial election in the district or 3,000, whichever is less (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the New York State Board of Elections office.
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