Joseph Griffo
New York State Senator, District 53 since 2006. Ran in 13 elections between 2006 and 2024, winning 13. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
New York State Senator, District 53Born 1956
- In office
- 20 yrs
- Since 2006
- Bills became law
- 6
- 374 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 4.2%
- Chamber median 1.3%
- With party
- 92%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +34.8
- 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.
- Higher Education · ranking republican member
- Cities 2
- Finance
- Rules
- State-Native American Relations
- Transportation
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Oct 2026
Became law Sep 2025
Became law Aug 2025
Became law Aug 2025
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Griffo sits in the New York State Senate
Griffo is closer to the center than 27% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Dan Stec, Patrick Gallivan, Pam Helming
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET
With Griffo’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans92%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills94%
Black tick: the average of Republicans 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: Griffo’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Griffo | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | A 1962: Enacts "Francesco's law"; repealer | No | No | Yes | Passed 41–20 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | A 2657: Establishes the electric landscaping equipment rebate program; provides for the repeal of… | No | Yes | Yes | Passed 52–10 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | S 9155: Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 35–24 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | S 8812: Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the provision of gas service… | No | No | Yes | Passed 34–25 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | A 9515: Relates to requirements for the provision of medication for medical aid in dying | No | No | Yes | Passed 34–28 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Griffo 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 53 | Won | R+34.8 | R+20.7 | +14.1 |
| 2024 | New York State Senate, District 53 | Won | R+40.4 | R+20.7 | +19.7 |
| 2022 | New York State Senate, District 53 | Won | — | R+16.2 | — |
| 2020 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2018 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2016 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 47 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 47 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 47 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2010 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | R+37.3 | — | — |
| 2008 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | R+77.1 | — | — |
| 2006 | New York State Senate, District 47 | Won | R+14.3 | — | — |
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
- $146.4K
- Spent
- $1.2M
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.
| Friends of Joe Griffo 2024 State | Active |
| Friends of Joe Griffo State | Active |
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Seats Griffo has held
- New York State Senate, District 53 · since 2022
- New York State Senate, District 47 · since 2006
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Griffo has run against
- Mandi Drake (D) · 2026 election, won
- James Meyers (D) · 2024 election, won
- Michael J. Hennessy (D) · 2010 election, won
- Michael W. Boncella (WF) · 2008 election, won
- John L. Murad (D) · 2006 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Griffo
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/738fe4f1-dfee-40c6-9f00-f793ea369dbc
- Wikidata Q6283596
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET