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New York’s Senate seats

Two statewide positions, with different regular election schedules.

SeatOfficeholderParty in sourceRepresents
New York · Senate Class 1Kirsten E. GillibrandDemocraticEntire state
New York · Senate Class 3Charles E. SchumerDemocraticEntire state
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