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
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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State Democrats Reach Millions of VotersWith less than 70 days until the November midterm elections, Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Executive Director Jessica Post announced the committee has surpassed its original goal of knocking on more than 1 million doors before the end of summer, as tens of thousands of supporters came together to knock on more than three million doors for state legislative candidates.
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America’s Teachers: From Walkouts to the Ballot BoxAs students and teachers head back to school, today the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) released a memo highlighting the record number of educators who just a few short months ago participated in the “red state revolt” against Republicans’ draconian cuts to education funding and are now running in record numbers for elected office themselves.
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State Democrats Continue to Lead National ResistanceIn the 651 days since Trump was elected President, Democratic state legislators across the country have stepped up to lead our nation forward. They have passed policies to preserve the progress made on critical issues from health care and the environment, to education and equal rights, despite the administration and its allies in statehouses working overtime to reverse decades of progress.
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Pennsylvania Democrats Ready to Vote for ChangeWith the midterm elections less than 90 days away, Democratic candidates for the Pennsylvania Legislature are showing their commitment to passing policies that matter most to their constituents.
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DLCC Announces Additional Races to Watch in 2018With less than 100 days until Election Day, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is highlighting additional state Democrats to watch on its Spotlight Races page.
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President Obama Endorses State DemocratsToday former President Barack Obama announced he is endorsing dozens of Democrats running for statehouses nationwide.
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Countdown Begins: Less than 100 Days Until Election DayThis past Sunday marked 100 days until the November midterm elections. In an effort to reach as many voters as possible, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Executive Director Jessica Post announced that the organization plans to knock on more than 1 million doors before the end of the summer.
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DLCC Announces New Races To Watch In 2018After releasing its Flip Everything initiative outlining the 17 seats Democrats need to win in order to flip eight legislative chambers this November, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is highlighting additional state Democrats running this fall on its Spotlight Races page.
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State Democrats Announce the 17 seats Needed to Flip 8 Chambers This FallToday the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced the 17 seats state Democrats need to win in order to flip eight state legislative chambers this fall. The organization plans to spend $6 million over the rest of the summer toward their efforts to win more legislative majorities.