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Election Day is November 3, 202674 days left — get readyYour vote shapes schools, taxes, housing, and safety.Don't wait — act now:Check registration Find my election See who is running Ask Ryan How to vote

Election Day is November 3, 202674 days left — get readyYour vote shapes schools, taxes, housing, and safety.Don't wait — act now:Check registration Find my election See who is running Ask Ryan How to vote

Rory Lancman

Democratic · Candidate for New York State Senate · District 7 — NY

Election Day: Tue, November 3, 2026Campaign website

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2How will you address the high cost of living?
3What is your plan for education and jobs?
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5How will you stay accountable to voters?

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About Rory

Rory Lancman is a candidate for New York State Senate (District 7) in NY . 2026 General Election. Public profile on Ballotpedia.

Office

New York State Senate

District

District 7 — NY

Party

Democratic

State

NY

Status

Challenger

Election

Tue, November 3, 2026

Running for New York State Senate

New York State Senate · District 7 — NY

A New York State Senator represents a Senate District in Albany, votes on state laws and the budget, and confirms certain appointments.

One of 63 seats in the New York State Senate (the upper house).
Must agree with the Assembly (and usually the Governor) for bills to become law.
Plays a major role in statewide budget and policy negotiations.

What this office can do

Pass or block state legislation with the Assembly and Governor.
Shape the state budget and major funding formulas.
Confirm certain gubernatorial appointments.
Conduct oversight of state agencies.

What this office cannot do alone

Change federal law or run federal agencies.
Directly set municipal budgets or local zoning ordinances alone.
Issue individual court rulings.

Term: 2 years · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.

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