Thomas Arida
Thomas Arida (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 62. Arida is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Arida advanced from the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.
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Robert Ortt
Republican, Conservative, Independence Party Republican, Conservative, Independence Party Robert G. Ortt was sworn into office as a New York State Senator for the 62nd District in January of 2015. From January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2014, Rob served as Mayor of North Tonawanda.
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“Excerpt: As our next Senator, Rob will fight to repeal the SAFE Act, and protect our second Amendment Rights. He’ll bring his expertise in turning around a broken government to a place that needs it most - Albany.”
(Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia)) “I’ve advocated for this program since I came to the senate, fought to expand it into Niagara and Orleans county, and I’ve fought to increase funding to it, raising it by 12%. I’m proud to have partners like Joe Jasztremski and the Niagara County legislature, and the Veterans One Stop Center in this fight to save veterans' lives.”
(Official legislative newsroom (nysenate.gov)) “New York's socialist and progressive leadership is failing our great state. To Save New York we need reliable, battle-tested leadership in Albany.”
(Campaign website (robortt.com))