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New York · New York Senate District 35 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Anthony Merante

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Former Yonkers city councilman

2026 race · New York Senate District 35

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Andrea Stewart-CousinsINC● Anthony Merante
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Background

Experience
Local office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$34.9K
From individuals
$34.8K
Spent
$186.3K
Public matching funds
$171K
Small donors (≤$250)
80% of individual money
Contributions
418

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 22, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Teresa Buoninfante · $750
  2. Diane Karl · $750
  3. Francine Evans Weston · $750
  4. Maureen Corbett · $550
  5. Bryant Pappas · $500

Opponents in 2026