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New York · New York Senate District 39 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Evan R. Menist

Working FamiliesFusion

Poughkeepsie common council member

2026 race · New York Senate District 39

Likely D

86%14%

Likely D

89%11%
● Lisa Kaul● Robert RolisonINCAlso: Evan R. Menist (WF)
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Background

Experience
Local office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$65.6K
From individuals
$64.6K
Spent
$308.1K
Public matching funds
$239.7K
Small donors (≤$250)
51% of individual money
Contributions
905

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Jul 11, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Eric Menist · $5.1K
  2. James Buell · $5K
  3. Karin Durels · $1.3K
  4. Jannelle Koszarek · $1.3K
  5. Cornelius Samoilis · $1.1K

Opponents in 2026