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New York · New York Senate District 53 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Mandi Drake

DemocraticOn 2 ballot lines: Democratic, Working Families.Fusion

2026 race · New York Senate District 53

2% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

2%98%

7% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

7%93%
● Mandi Drake● Joseph GriffoINC
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$30.6K
From individuals
$30.9K
Spent
$130.7K
Small donors (≤$250)
69% of individual money
Contributions
595

Money: NYS Board of Elections, through Sep 28, 2026.

Top contributors
  1. Martha Moore · $550
  2. Brighid O'Brien · $515
  3. Erica Zalatan · $505
  4. Mary Murray · $500
  5. Patrick Morreale · $500

Opponents in 2026