José M. Serrano
New York State Senator, District 29 since 2004. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
New York State Senator, District 29Born 1972
- In office
- 22 yrs
- Since 2004
- Bills became law
- 18
- 86 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 1.1%
- Chamber median 1.3%
- With party
- 100%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +98.5
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation · chair
- Aging
- Environmental Conservation
- Libraries
- Social Services
- Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
- Women's Issues
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Jun 2026
Became law May 2026
Became law May 2026
Became law May 2026
Became law May 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Serrano sits in the New York State Senate
Serrano is closer to the center than 31% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: , Andrea Stewart-Cousins, James Sanders
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET
With Serrano’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats100%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills2%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the New York State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Serrano’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Serrano | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | A 1962: Enacts "Francesco's law"; repealer | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 41–20 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | A 2657: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of… | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed 52–10 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | S 9155: Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 35–24 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | S 8812: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the provision of gas service… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 34–25 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | A 9515: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 34–28 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Serrano was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Senate District 29 | Won | D+98.5 | D+56.7 | +41.8 |
| 2024 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+63.7 | — | — |
| 2022 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2020 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+75.8 | — | — |
| 2018 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+85.8 | — | — |
| 2016 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+81.7 | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+78.9 | — | — |
| 2012 | New York State Senate, District 29 | Won | D+89.6 | — | — |
| 2010 | New York State Senate, District 28 | Won | D+83.9 | — | — |
| 2008 | New York State Senate, District 28 | Won | D+86.0 | — | — |
| 2006 | New York State Senate, District 28 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2004 | New York State Senate, District 28 | Won | D+64.8 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $85.1K
- Spent
- $72K
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 5, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| Serrano For State Senate State | Active | — |
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 5, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Seats Serrano has held
- New York State Senate, District 29 · since 2012
- New York State Senate, District 28 · since 2004
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Serrano has run against
- Write-in (I) · 2026 general, won
- Tanya Carmichael (R) · 2024 general, won
- Jose A. Colon (R) · 2020 general, won
- Jose A. Colon (R) · 2018 general, won
- Jose A. Colon (R) · 2016 general, won
- Kevin Barrett (R) · 2014 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Serrano
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/31d058e9-909a-46b5-8e66-21a3e86b5a56
- Wikidata Q6292921
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET