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New York · New York Senate District 45 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Melissa Seale

DemocraticOn 2 ballot lines: Democratic, Working Families.Fusion

Small business owner

2026 race · New York Senate District 45

14% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

14%86%

44% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

44%56%
● Melissa Seale● Dan StecINC
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Background

Experience
No elected office

Links: Candidate list (source)

Fundraising

Raised
$40.7K
From individuals
$32K
Spent
$158K
Public matching funds
$183.9K
Small donors (≤$250)
64% of individual money
Contributions
388

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

Top contributors
  1. 1199 Seiu Nys Political Action Fund · $5K
  2. Nysna Pac · $2K
  3. Sterling Elmore · $1.1K
  4. R. Mark Levack · $1.1K
  5. Bridie Farrell · $1K

Opponents in 2026