Rory Lancman

Former Assemblymember Rory Lancman is running to flip this state Senate seat to lower costs, hold government accountable, and keep our communities safe. A proven problem-solver, Rory has fought waste and rising property taxes, helped lower utility bills, and protected consumers. He has taken on corruption across party lines, strengthened protections for vulnerable people, and held institutions accountable for anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry.

With deep community ties, a record of results, and the help of the DLCC’s Target Races program, Rory is positioned to flip this seat—one of Democrats’ top pickup opportunities in New York this cycle.

In 2026, Democrats have a historic opportunity to secure a supermajority in the New York Senate, needing just one more seat this November to do so.

New York Democrats have used their strong majorities to enact life-saving gun safety laws, deliver tax relief for working families, and go on offense against Republican gerrymandering.

Restoring a Senate supermajority alongside the existing Assembly supermajority would bolster Democratic power in Albany and provide an additional layer of protection for New Yorkers against GOP extremism.

With only one seat standing between Democrats and a Senate supermajority, the stakes this November are exceptionally high. The outcome will help determine not only whether New York can defend the progress it has made, but also whether the state can continue leading the way in delivering for working people.