New York State Senate | Audacy

Gagliardo opts out of November race for 61st State Senate seat The Amherst businessman decides not to seek the seat in the November general election

March 4, 2026
Dan Gagliardo still undecided on political future The Amherst businessman is talking with family about staying in the State Senate race

February 4, 2026
Zellner's first order of business: Get to work Newly elected Jeremy Zellner is ready to represent the 61st State Senate District

February 4, 2026
Zellner declares victory in special election for 61st State Senate seat The Democrat defeated Republican candidate Dan Gagliardo in a temporary fill

February 4, 2026
Where do 61st State Senate District candidates stand on New York's energy plan? New York State's all-electric plan has been put on hold due to ongoing lawsuits

February 2, 2026
61st State Senate District race heats up one week before special election Jeremy Zellner (D) and Dan Gagliardo (R) are bidding to fill the seat vacated by Sean Ryan in Albany

January 27, 2026
Could Mother Nature throw a wrinkle in early voting? Harsh winter weather may impact in-person early voting for Feb. 3 special election

January 23, 2026
Jeremy Zellner formally launches campaign for 61st State Senate District seat Zellner is expected to face competition for the seat in fellow Democrat Jon Rivera and Republican challenger Dan Gagliardo

January 5, 2026
Dan Gagliardo running for Sean Ryan's seat in State Senate The Amherst businessman is the third candidate for the 61st State Senate seat

December 22, 2025
Help may be on the way for active National Guard troops A proposed bill by Robert Ortt in Albany would provide new civil service credits

November 11, 2025