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Meet New York’s New State Legislators

November 13th, 2018

There will be many new state lawmakers taking office in January. In our next few issues, we’ll be taking a look at some of them who will be representing Upstate communities.

In 43rd Senate District, which includes parts of Saratoga, Rensselaer and Washington counties, and all Columbia County, Republican Daphne Jordan was elected to replace fellow Republican Kathy Marchione, who did not run for re-election.  She previously served as Halfmoon Town Councilmember and as Chief of Staff to Senator Marchione.  Unshackle Upstate endorsed Senator-elect Jordan, because her legislative priorities include tax relief; economic development; cutting wasteful government spending and job-killing red tape; and opposing unfunded state mandates that drive up property taxes.

In the 133rd Assembly District in the Finger Lakes region, Republican Marjorie Byrnes was elected to replace fellow Republican Joe Errigo, whom she beat in the September primary. Unshackle Upstate endorsed Assemblymember-elect Byrnes because of her commitment to investing in infrastructure, reining in state spending, and easing the tax burden on Upstate families.

In Erie County’s 142nd Assembly District, Democrat Patrick Burke defeated incumbent Erik Bohen.  Burke was elected to the Erie County legislature in 2013.  His legislative priorities include growing the economy; protecting drinking water; and addressing the opioid crisis.