Press Release: Competitive State Legislative Races Heat Up in New York City
All state legislative seats in New York are up for grabs this year, but competition is sparse in New York City, where a majority of districts have already been decided. Out of 63 Senate seats and 150 Assembly districts, only 27 Senate and 65 Assembly districts directly overlap with the city, with many candidates running unopposed.
Significantly, twelve Senate candidates and 35 Assembly candidates, primarily Democrats, face minimal competition due to their strong Democratic districts. Notable exceptions include the contentious 17th Senate District, where first-term Democratic Senator Iwen Chu squares off against Republican Steve Chan. Chu’s campaign highlights her legislative wins on e-bike safety, while Chan promotes a tough-on-crime agenda and opposes a proposed homeless shelter that has sparked local protests.
In the Assembly, a rematch is underway between Democrat Stacey Pheffer Amato and Republican Thomas Sullivan in the tightly contested 23rd District. Their last race was decided by just 15 votes. Pheffer Amato emphasizes her support for law enforcement and opposition to the city’s migrant shelter policies. Meanwhile, Alec Brook-Krasny, a former Democrat turned Republican, faces a challenge from Democrat Chris McCreight in the 46th District, accentuating the shifting political landscape.
Furthermore, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, a long-time incumbent, faces Republican challenger Yiatin Chu in the 11th District, highlighting the enduring Democratic dominance but also emerging Republican enthusiasm.
Voter engagement is crucial as these races unfold. To find out if your district has a contested election, visit the New York City Board of Elections’ website. As the state gears up for November elections, the outcomes could reshape the political landscape in New York City.
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