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New York · New York Senate District 7 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Rory Lancman

DemocraticFusion

Former New York City councilmember from the 24th district (2014–2020)

2026 race · New York Senate District 7

75% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

75%25%

70% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

70%30%
● Rory Lancman● Jake Blumencranz
Full race forecast

Background

Experience
Local office
Past races on file
4 (3 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

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

  1. 2010

    State Assembly · AD-25 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 100.0% · 11,688 votes

    Won
  2. 2008

    State Assembly · AD-25 Nov 4, 2008

    D · 100.0% · 17,273 votes

    Won
  3. 2006

    State Assembly · AD-25 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 79.6% · 10,395 votes

    Won
  4. 2000

    State Senate · SD-11 Nov 7, 2000

    D · 37.8% · 32,635 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$411K
From individuals
$304.7K
Spent
$315.3K
Public matching funds
$375K
Small donors (≤$250)
15% of individual money
Contributions
631

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

Top contributors
  1. Gary Barnett · $10K
  2. Robert Haig · $5K
  3. Steve Held · $5K
  4. Ron Horowitz · $5K
  5. Ayala Barnett · $5K

Opponents in 2026