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2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joshua James Taveras and Jarett C. Gandolfo. Candidate information follows official Suffolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Joshua James Taveras (Democratic), Jarett C. Gandolfo (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 8. Not on the November ballot: Alexis Weik, the sitting member per the 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.
Democratic
Joshua James Taveras is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.
Republican
Jarett C. Gandolfo is the Republican candidate for New York Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. This name has not yet been researched.