Tom O'Mara
New York State Senator, District 58 since 2010. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
New York State Senator, District 58Born 1963
- In office
- 16 yrs
- Since 2010
- Bills became law
- 14
- 124 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 3.5%
- Chamber median 1.3%
- With party
- 97%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +29.9
- 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.
- Finance · ranking republican member
- Investigations and Government Operations · ranking member
- Codes
- Energy and Telecommunications
- Insurance
- Judiciary
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Oct 2026
Became law Oct 2026
Became law Sep 2025
Became law Sep 2025
Became law Sep 2025
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where O'Mara sits in the New York State Senate
O'Mara is closer to the center than 5% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: George Borrello, Rob Ortt, Alexis Weik
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:58 PM ET
With O'Mara’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans97%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills90%
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: O'Mara’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | O'Mara | 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… | No | 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 O'Mara 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 Senate District 58 | Won | R+29.9 | R+23.2 | +6.7 |
| 2024 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2022 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2020 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | R+12.6 | — | — |
| 2018 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | R+18.9 | — | — |
| 2016 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | R+9.3 | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 58 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 58 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2014 | New York State Senate, District 58 (primary) | Won | — | — | — |
| 2012 | New York State Senate, District 58 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2010 | New York State Senate, District 53 | Won | R+19.0 | — | — |
| 2008 | New York State Assembly, District 137 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2006 | New York State Assembly, District 137 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2004 | New York State Assembly, District 137 | Won | R+8.2 | — | — |
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
- $109.9K
- Spent
- $184.3K
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 Tom OMara State | Active |
| Friends of Tom OMara 2026 State | Active |
Source: New York State Board of Elections filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 1:38 AM ET
Seats O'Mara has held
- New York State Senate, District 58 · since 2012
- New York State Senate, District 53 · since 2010
- New York State Assembly, District 137 · 2004–2010
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who O'Mara has run against
- James Bobreski (D) · 2026 general, won
- Leslie Danks Burke (D) · 2020 election, won
- Amanda Kirchgessner (D) · 2018 election, won
- Pamela Mackesey (D) · 2010 election, won
- James E. Hare (D) · 2004 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know O'Mara
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/c7aec173-278b-4fe6-9237-7c8b751cda1e
- Wikidata Q7817095
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET