New York SD-50
New York
Senate: Democratic Majority
41D
22R
Assembly: Democratic Supermajority
103D
47R
Leading the fight for progress in New York.
2026 is a historic opportunity to build a Democratic supermajority in the New York Senate. Democrats need to gain just one seat to build a Senate supermajority. New York Democrats are already on a path to victory, having protected seats in this chamber in two February special elections.
After winning full control of the state Senate in partnership with the DLCC in 2018, New York Democrats have passed nation-leading climate action legislation, life-saving gun safety laws, and real tax relief for working families. Building a Senate supermajority to complement the existing Assembly supermajority would bolster Democratic power and further protect New Yorkers from GOP extremism.
Meet the DLCC’s New York Target Races
The DLCC’s Target Races represent some of the most competitive and consequential state legislative contests in the country.
DLCC Target Races
New York SD-44
Sarah Rogerson
New York SD-40
Pete Harckham
New York SD-39
Lisa Kaul
New York SD-07
Rory Lancman
New York SD-52
Lea Webb
DLCC Target Candidate Sen. Lea Webb is one of August's Top 10 Races
Sen. Lea Webb is running for reelection to the New York Senate, where she is fighting tirelessly for working families and to make New York a more affordable place to live.
Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Represents DLCC and New York at the DNC's Annual Meeting
DLCC Board Chair
Senate President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins isn’t just leading in New York – she’s rewriting the rules of what state leadership looks like. A former journalist and school teacher who grew up in public housing, she brings lived experience to every fight. She now serves as the longest-serving Democratic leader in one of the largest and most powerful blue states in the nation. When DC waffled, she delivered: nation-leading climate action, life-saving gun safety laws, and real tax relief for working families. Her record during Trump’s first term wasn’t just resistance–it was a masterclass in governing while chaos reigns in Washington.
Leader Stewart-Cousins was elected Chair of the DLCC Board in 2019 and has served on the DLCC board since 2017.
News in New York
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What They’re Saying: State Republicans Culpable in U.S. Capitol InsurrectionGOP state lawmakers fueled the lies that led to the deadly attack; some directly involved in riots
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ICYMI: DLCC Board Chair, New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Unites CaucusDemocrats achieve sweeping progress under Leader Stewart-Cousins
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BREAKING: Democrats Triumph in New York, Gain a SupermajorityVoters across the state affirmed Democratic leadership
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ICYMI: Indiana House Speaker Is a Registered Lobbyist in NYCEmbattled Republican claims it’s a clerical mistake
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DLCC Announces Slate of Northeastern Spotlight CandidatesMeet the candidates who are expanding Democratic power in CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, VT
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State of the States: The GOP's Bad Romance with GerrymanderingThere’s a lot going on, so every Wednesday, the DLCC is sending a roundup of the state legislative stories you might have missed. It's October 14th and here is the state of the states.
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Democratic Majorities Are Crucial to Protecting LGBTQ+ RightsConservative Supreme Court justices call for overturning marriage equality
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State of the States: GOP Candidate Investigated by the Secret Service (Seriously)There’s a lot going on, so every Wednesday, the DLCC is sending a roundup of the state legislative stories you might have missed. It's September 30th and here is the state of the states.