Joseph Addabbo Jr.
New York State Senator, District 15 since 2008. Ran in 11 elections between 2008 and 2024, winning 11. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
New York State Senator, District 15Born 1964
- In office
- 18 yrs
- Since 2008
- Bills became law
- 10
- 150 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 5.7%
- Chamber median 1.3%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +62.6
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Racing, Gaming and Wagering · chair
- State-Native American Relations · chair
- Budget and Revenue
- Cities 1
- Education
- Insurance
- Rules
- Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Feb 2026
Became law Feb 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Addabbo sits in the New York State Senate
Jr. is closer to the center than 62% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Samra Brouk, Roxanne Persaud, Nathalia Fernández
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET
With Addabbo’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills2%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the New York State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Addabbo’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Addabbo | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | A 1962: Enacts "Francesco's law"; repealer | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 41–20 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | A 2657: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of… | Yes | Yes | Yes | Passed 52–10 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | S 9155: Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and… | No | Yes | No | Passed 35–24 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | S 8812: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the provision of gas service… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 34–25 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | A 9515: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 34–28 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Addabbo was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+62.6 | D+3.1 | +59.5 |
| 2024 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+53.5 | D+3.1 | +50.4 |
| 2022 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+14.6 | D+28.1 | −13.5 |
| 2020 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+16.5 | — | — |
| 2018 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+28.2 | — | — |
| 2016 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+27.3 | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+10.7 | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 15 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 15 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+15.2 | — | — |
| 2010 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+13.9 | — | — |
| 2008 | New York State Senate, District 15 | Won | D+15.4 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $461.2K
- Spent
- $507.8K
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| Re-Elect Addabbo for Senate State | Active |
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Seats Addabbo has held
- New York State Senate, District 15 · since 2008
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Addabbo has run against
- Danniel S. Maio (C) · 2026 election, won
- Thomas Sullivan (R) · 2020 election, won
- Michael Conigliaro (R) · 2016 election, won
- Eric A. Ulrich (R) · 2012 election, won
- Anthony Como (R) · 2010 election, won
- Serphin R. Maltese Jr. (R) · 2008 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Addabbo
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/f3a41618-3c28-4bab-9a56-ef49c9cafcec
- Wikidata Q6280908
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET