General Election
Democratic senator's first-year record versus a Republican policing-and-immigration platform
Erik Bottcher won the seat in a Feb. 3, 2026 special election with 91.7% of the vote against Charlotte Friedman, after Brad Hoylman-Sigal resigned upon his election as Manhattan Borough President. Neither party held a June primary, and the two meet again in November.
New York State Senator, District 47, since Feb. 4, 2026
Trump — Names countering federal funding cuts and opposing the Trump administration's agenda among his top legislative priorities in the State Senate.
New York State AFL-CIO +6
Republican candidate in the Feb. 3, 2026 special election for State Senate District 47: 1,117 votes (7.7%)
Public safety — Wants to "bring back respect for the blue," whom her campaign site calls "friends, not foe," and to keep "the dangerous behind bars."
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Crime, policing and gun safety
Wants to "bring back respect for the blue," whom her campaign site calls "friends, not foe," and to keep "the dangerous behind bars."
Charlotte Friedman campaign websiteCycle-to-date · NYS Board of Elections — figures change as new reports are filed.
BottcherFriedmanResearched & verified Sep 29, 2026. Compiled from verified public sources; claims that failed verification are excluded.
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