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Rachel May

Democratic · New York · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for New York Senate District 48, New York

Biography

Rachel May is the Democratic incumbent for Senate District 48. They were a professor of Russian language and literature at Stony Brook University and director of sustainability education at Syracuse University before entering office, per the New York State Senate. They moved to Syracuse in 2001 and are currently serving their fourth term in the Senate, per the New York State Senate. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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