New York State Senate District 40

Current seat holder: Pete Harckham.

Peter Harckham

Through his three full terms in office, Harckham has become one of the most productive members of the New York State Senate. He worked to make the 2% Property Tax Cap permanent; delivered record aid to education; and addressed the opioid crisis by doubling minimum treatment times and reducing barriers to life saving treatment. In 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul placed Harckham’s landmark wetlands legislation protecting Class C streams statewide and safeguarding fragile drinking water resources into her proposed State Budget.

· Official legislative page · NY State Senate Official Biography

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“The Great Swamp is one of the most important ecological treasures in New York. Its significance to the region involves protecting fragile drinking water supplies and an immense biodiversity, as well as providing flood mitigation and environmental tourism.” (Official legislative newsroom (nysenate.gov))
“There are real environmental concerns about the future of the Great Swamp, especially in Patterson and Putnam County. It is my hope that this will inspire the many stakeholders concerned with the Great Swamp to work together and protect this incredible natural resource.” (Official legislative newsroom (nysenate.gov))
“Too many of our neighbors are facing hunger and food insecurity. No child should ever go to bed hungry.” (Official legislative newsroom (nysenate.gov))

Sergio Esposito

Sergio Esposito (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 40. Esposito is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Esposito advanced from the Conservative Party primary on June 23, 2026.

Campaign site

“Lowering taxes benefits everyone—from hardworking families trying to make ends meet to business owners working to grow and create jobs. It puts more money back into people’s pockets, strengthens the local economy, and encourages long-term investment in our community.” (Campaign website (esposito4ny.com))

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