New York State Senate District 44

Current seat holder: James Tedisco.

Sarah Rogerson

Sarah Rogerson earned a high school diploma from Coldwater High School, a bachelor's degree from Hillsdale College, and a law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. She also graduated from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Her career experience includes working as a law professor.

Campaign site

“I founded Albany Law School’s Immigration Law Clinic and now lead the Edward P. Swyer Justice Center, training the next generation of public interest lawyers to serve on the front lines.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“During COVID, I served on the Niskayuna School Board, helping guide public schools through crisis while advancing priorities like electric buses and safe firearm storage.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Representation is important, and in the case of working mothers, urgent. As a working mother who cares deeply about reproductive rights and care for people of all gender expressions, the connection between healthcare costs and affordability issues, could not be more pressing.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))

James Tedisco

Republican (Conservative, Vote Affordable) · Incumbent

James Nicholas Tedisco (R,C) was first elected to the New York State Senate on November 8, 2016. Tedisco represents the 44th Senate District which includes all of Saratoga County, Niskayuna and the City of Schenectady. Prior to being elected to the state Senate, Tedisco served in the New York State Assembly from 1983-2016 and served as Minority Leader from 2005 to 2009.

· Official legislative page · NY State Senate Official Biography

Campaign site

“Cap state spending and mandate relief to lower property taxes” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“Help small businesses create jobs by reducing burdensome and unnecessary state regulations” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))
“Invest in education to prepare workers for the kinds of jobs that will drive the 21st century economy.” (Campaign theme excerpt (via Ballotpedia))

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