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Niagara County, New York

New York Senate District 62

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas E. Arida and Robert G. Ortt. Candidate information follows official Niagara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Thomas E. Arida (Democratic; also on the Working Families line), Robert G. Ortt (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 62; Robert G. Ortt is the sitting member, per the General Assembly's roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Thomas E. Arida

Democratic

Thomas E. Arida is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.

Robert G. Ortt

Republican · Incumbent

Robert G. Ortt is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Robert G. Ortt is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly's roster. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Niagara County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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