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New York · New York Senate District 51 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Michele Frazier

DemocraticOn 2 ballot lines: Democratic, Working Families.Fusion

Former Oneonta, New York city councilwoman, candidate for this district in 2024

2026 race · New York Senate District 51

12% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

12%88%

15% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

15%85%
● Michele Frazier● Christopher Tague
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Background

Experience
Local office
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in New York, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Senate · SD-51 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 40.6% · 62,485 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$55.8K
From individuals
$56.3K
Spent
$301.7K
Public matching funds
$256.8K
Small donors (≤$250)
61% of individual money
Contributions
889

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

Top contributors
  1. Rodney Frazier · $1.3K
  2. Dennis Banks · $1.2K
  3. Michele Frazier · $1.1K
  4. Sarah O'neill · $1K
  5. Sarah Galbraith · $1K

Opponents in 2026