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Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Democratic · NY · New York State Senator, District 35

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New York State Senate Majority Leader representing District 35 in Westchester County. Former Westchester County legislator and educator from Yonkers.

Where Andrea Stewart-Cousins stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (1 record),

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support
  • Voted yes on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York's climate law. It passed the Senate 41-21.

    June 18, 2019Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support
  • Called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment claims and questions about nursing home COVID-19 data.

    March 7, 2021Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: npr.org

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 1 support
  • Sponsored the Senate version of a law that lets towns, villages, and districts merge or dissolve by board vote or citizen petition. The governor signed it (Chapter 74 of 2009).

    June 24, 2009Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
  • Sponsored a law letting Greenburgh use red light cameras at up to two intersections. It passed the Senate 53-7 and the governor signed it.

    October 23, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: nysenate.gov

  • Sponsored a law requiring drivers to pass bicyclists at a safe distance. It passed the Senate 57-3 and the governor signed it.

    August 13, 2010Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support
  • Sponsored the Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which set new rules for gun carry licenses. It passed the Senate 43-20 and was signed the same day.

    July 1, 2022Supports Gun Control

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights

Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
  • Voted yes on the Reproductive Health Act, which updated New York's abortion law. It passed the Senate 38-24.

    January 22, 2019Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — Election Integrity

Election Integrity · 1 support
  • Sponsored a bill banning tricks meant to mislead or scare voters and raising penalties. It passed the Senate 59-0.

    January 12, 2026Supports Election Integrity

    Source: nysenate.gov

Track record — General

General · 3 records
  • Endorsed Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term at the New York State Democratic Convention.

    February 25, 2022

    Source: yonkerstimes.com

  • Voted yes on the law that legalized, regulated, and taxed adult-use marijuana in New York. It passed the Senate 40-23.

    March 30, 2021

    Source: nysenate.gov

  • Became New York Senate Majority Leader, the first woman to lead a major legislative conference in Albany.

    January 9, 2019

    Source: ny1.com

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