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Suffolk County, New York

New York Senate District 2

2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harjot Singh and Mario R. Mattera. Candidate information follows official Suffolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Harjot Singh (Democratic), Mario R. Mattera (Republican; also on the Conservative line) are on the November 3 ballot for New York Senate District 2; Mario R. Mattera is the sitting member, per the State Senate's member directory. 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. The sitting officeholder, Mario R. Mattera, is on the ballot.

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Harjot Singh

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Affordability, including reducing the tax burden
  • Retaining young families through economic opportunity, first-time homebuyer assistance and childcare support
  • Securing Suffolk County's fair share of state funding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Harjot Singh is a practicing attorney who runs his own law firm and is a small business owner, per his campaign site. He is a Huntington resident and a graduate of Boston University School of Law, and hosts a podcast focused on Long Island issues, per his campaign site.

Mario R. Mattera

Mario R. Mattera

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Address public safety and criminal justice concerns
  • Lower the cost of living for Suffolk County residents
  • Invest in infrastructure and job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mario R. Mattera spent over 43 years as a member and leader of Plumbers Local Union #200 and served 25 years on its apprenticeship program board, per his official nysenate.gov page. He was first elected to the New York State Senate's 2nd district in 2020 and has been reelected since.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for New York Senate District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for New York Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Harjot Singh and Mario R. Mattera. Candidate information follows official Suffolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the New York Senate District 2 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 Suffolk County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Suffolk County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Harjot Singh, full profileMario R. Mattera, full profileOfficial New York election office