New York State Senate District 63

Current seat holder: April N.M. Baskin.

April Baskin

Senator April N.M. Baskin proudly represents the 63rd Senate District in a historic appointment as the first woman and Black woman to represent Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Lackawanna. A native Buffalonian and dedicated public servant, Senator Baskin has built her career on advancing economic equity, affordable housing, and systemic justice for underserved communities. Her experience as Chairwoman of the Erie County Legislature and her record of transformative achievements uniquely positions her to deliver meaningful results for the residents of her district and across New York State.

· Official legislative page · NY State Senate Official Biography

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Geoffrey Szymanski

Geoffrey Szymanski (Republican Party, Conservative Party) is running for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 63. Szymanski is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Szymanski advanced from the Republican primary on June 23, 2026.

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“Western New York built me. I’ll never stop fighting for it.” (Campaign website (geoff4senate.com))

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