New York
Senate: Democratic Majority
Assembly: Democratic Supermajority
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 1 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 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.
The DLCC will continue to partner with state Democrats to build power and move progress forward in New York.
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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With Critical Win, DLCC Only Two Seats Away From Taking WI SenateSenator-elect Caleb Frostman won the special election for Senate District 1, a district Trump carried by 18 points in 2016. Frostman’s win flips the seat to Democratic control, making it the 44th legislative district to flip from red to blue since the 2016 election and putting Wisconsin Democrats and the DLCC only two seats away from taking the targeted chamber in November.
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DLCC Flips Senate Seat in MissouriTonight in Missouri, Senator-elect Lauren Arthur won the special election for Senate District 17, flipping the seat from red to blue in a district where Trump won by nearly five points in 2016. Her win marks 42 flips from red to blue since Trump was elected
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DLCC: Let's Flip Everything This NovemberToday the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee launched a new initiative called Flip Everything that outlines a plan to elect more Democrats and flip legislative chambers all over the country. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) narrates a new video underscoring how important it is to get involved in state legislative races – watch here.
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DLCC Wins Pennsylvania Special ElectionTonight in Pennsylvania, Representative-elect Helen Tai flipped House District 178 from red to blue, ending Republicans' 35-year-hold on the district and marking Democrats’ 41st flip since the 2016 election.
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DLCC Hosts Training Summit and Announces New HiresEarlier this week, the DLCC hosted its annual Caucus Training Summit with over 60 Democratic caucus staff from 34 state legislative chambers for a two-day training...DLCC Executive Director Jessica Post also announced three new hires as the organization continues to expand its operations ahead of the 2018 midterm elections and prepare state Democrats for success ahead of redistricting in 2020 .
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DLCC Holds Critical Seat in FL HouseTonight in Florida, Representative-elect Javier Fernandez won the special election for House District 114.
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DLCC Wins CRITICAL New York Special ElectionThe DLCC and New York Democrats have won the critical toss-up special election for New York state Senate District 37.
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DLCC Flips 40 Seats From Red to BlueThe DLCC and state Democrats have now flipped 40 legislative seats from red to blue since Trump was elected in 2016.
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MEMO: Protecting Our EnvironmentAs we approach Earth Day this weekend and on the eighth anniversary of the Deep Water Horizon oil spill, we take a look at how state legislatures have worked to protect our environment for future generations.
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MEMO: Ending Republican Attacks on EducationFor years, state Republicans have sabotaged our education systems and failed to protect teachers, who dedicate their lives to serving their communities. Now teachers in red states are fighting back.