2 candidates are running: Larry He (Democratic) and Steve Chan (Republican). Steve Chan is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is Larry He (Democratic).

State Senator, District 17

Name: State Senator, District 17
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: State Senate District 17; New York

Unofficial result: Won — Larry He (Democratic)

Source: enr.boenyc.gov

State Senate District 17; New York

My vote power: High

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:

Larry He

Won

Democratic

Brooklyn Democratic district leader and state-assembly chief of staff with constituent-service experience, focused on public safety, cleaner neighborhoods, schools, affordability, small business, senior services, and immigrant support.

Records: Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 2 for, Labor Rights 2 for,

Steve Chan

Lost

Republican · Incumbent

Brooklyn state senator, Marine Corps veteran, retired NYPD sergeant, and former small-business owner focused on public safety, education, affordability, responsible government spending, and neighborhood business conditions.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 10 for, Government Efficiency 5 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for, 1 against,

Sources: elections.ny.gov 2