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Suffolk County, New York

New York Senate District 3

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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Antonio Vargas-Ayala and Dean Murray. Candidate information follows official Suffolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Antonio Vargas-Ayala (Democratic), Dean Murray (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 3; Dean Murray 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.

Antonio Vargas-Ayala

Democratic

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

Dean Murray

Republican · Incumbent

Dean Murray is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Dean Murray 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 Suffolk County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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