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State Senator, District 62

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Robert G. Ortt is the New York Senate minority leader and has represented District 62 since 2015. He previously served as mayor and city treasurer of North Tonawanda and in the New York Army National Guard.

Records: Social Programs and Welfare 4 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, 2 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 2 against,

Democratic

Thomas E. Arida is a political organizer and consultant from North Tonawanda. His campaign biography says he has worked on more than 150 state, local, and federal campaigns since 2016.

Sources: elections.ny.gov2