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New York · New York Senate District 8 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Josh Taveras

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2026 race · New York Senate District 8

1% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

3% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

3%97%
● Josh Taveras● Jarett Gandolfo
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$16.4K
Spent
$8.8K
Small donors (≤$250)
81% of individual money
Contributions
423

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 27, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Gary Cox-Steiner · $500
  2. Jenny Cox-Steiner · $500
  3. Patrick Adams · $400
  4. Donna Lyudmer · $350
  5. Alice Ballan · $275

Opponents in 2026