New York State Senate District 43

Current seat holder: Jacob Ashby.

Devin Lander

Devin Lander (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 43. He advanced from the Working Families Party primary on June 23, 2026.

Campaign site

“It’s no secret that prices continue to rise for services that all families depend on. For my family, the cost of our internet increases every year without any additional benefits, and our utility bills have nearly doubled.” (Campaign website (devinlanderforsenate.com))
“Our federal government is out of control with ICE attacking its own citizens, Trump pulling resources from New York as punishment, and nothing being done about rising prices. I will always stand up to the Trump administration and fight to protect New Yorkers from federal overreach.” (Campaign website (devinlanderforsenate.com))
“Our communities have been negatively impacted by PCBs and PFAs in the Hudson River. Yet, the site of the largest superfund cleanup in the history of our nation is ignored by our current Senator.” (Campaign website (devinlanderforsenate.com))

Jacob Ashby

Jake Ashby was elected to the New York State Senate on November 8, 2022. The 43rd District includes all of Rensselaer County and parts of Washington and Albany Counties.

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Campaign site

“Expand supply with reliable and affordable energy, like hydropower and nuclear” (Campaign website (jake-ashby.com))
“Return $2 billion in Hochul's stockpiled Climate Taxes as utility bill relief” (Campaign website (jake-ashby.com))