Erik D. Bottcher

Erik D. Bottcher is the Democratic candidate for New York Senate District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the State Board of Elections' certified general-election ballot. Erik D. Bottcher is a sitting member for the district, per the State Senate's member directory. Bottcher is the incumbent state senator for District 47, elected in a February 2026 special election to fill a vacancy, per Politics NY. His legislative priorities center on environmental protection, including bills protecting fisheries and coastal communities, per his official Senate page. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the State Board of Elections' certification is the only verifiable source for Erik D. Bottcher.