Nassau County, New York

New York Senate District 7

2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rory Lancman and Jake Blumencranz. Candidate information follows official Nassau County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rory Lancman (Democratic), Jake Blumencranz (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 7. Not on the November ballot: Jack M. Martins, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the June 23 primary or by party designation; independent bodies qualified by petition. The field is the State Board of Elections' amended certification for the general election (September 4, 2026); under fusion voting one person may appear on several ballot lines. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Rory Lancman

Democratic

Top priorities

Lower property taxes, electric bills and utility costs for middle-class families
Reduce wasteful government spending and increase accountability
Keep communities safe and protect vulnerable populations from criminal exploitation

Per the Empire Report New York.

Biography

Rory Lancman is a former New York State Assemblyman and New York City Councilman running for State Senate, per his campaign site. He served in New York's 42nd Infantry Division and previously served as New York State Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection, per his campaign site.

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Jake Blumencranz

Republican

Biography

Jake Blumencranz is a sitting State Assembly member for the 15th District, elected in 2022, who worked in the private sector as a business executive and previously for the Nassau County District Court, per the Assembly's member page. He holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and a bachelor's degree from Rice University, per the same page.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Senate District 7 in 2026?

When is the New York Senate District 7 election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Nassau County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Nassau County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rory Lancman, full profile Jake Blumencranz, full profile Official New York election office