New York State Senate District 12

Current seat holder: Michael Gianaris.

Aber Kawas

Aber Kawas She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.

Campaign site

“I'm a community organizer, democratic socialist, & daughter of Palestinian refugees running for Senate in SD-12” (Campaign website (aberforsenate.com))
“I'm a community organizer and democratic socialist running to represent parts of Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Ridgewood, Maspeth, Long Island City, Elmhurst, Glendale, and Jackson Heights.” (Campaign website (aberforsenate.com))
“I'm the daughter of Palestinian refugees, born and raised in a working class family in New York City. When I was young, my father was detained by ICE and deported from the U.S. by the same cruel immigration system that is harming the people of Queens today.” (Campaign website (aberforsenate.com))

Han Khon To

Han Khon To ( Republican Party ) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 12. To is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on June 23, 2026, was canceled.