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Steve Chan
Republican · Conservative · Stop Mamdani · Incumbent
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
More power
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
He backs a Senate Republican agenda that calls for repealing cashless bail, and he has criticized the state's bail and discovery laws.
NYSenate.gov · 2026-01-15
Senator Chan Pushes SAVE NY Plan to Restore Common-Sense Leadership
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NYSenate.gov · 2026-01-30
Senator Steve Chan Responds to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
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Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Congestion pricing
End
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
Keep
End
He has called for repealing the Manhattan congestion toll, saying it burdens working commuters from his district.
NYSenate.gov · 2025-02-25
Senator Chan Calls for Repeal of Congestion Pricing
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
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Immigration
Take part
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
His office says he has been vocal about ending sanctuary city protections.
NYSenate.gov · 2025-01-15
Senator Stephen Chan Leads Fight for Public Safety and Affordability with 'Liberate New York' Agenda
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
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Climate law
Leaning repeal
New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
Keep
Repeal
He has criticized the climate law's costs and mandates, and co-sponsors a bill to change the state's greenhouse gas limits and require a cost review of renewable energy.
“New Yorkers are paying significantly more for electricity while Albany continues pushing expensive mandates without a practical plan,”
NYSenate.gov · 2026-01-30
Senator Steve Chan Responds to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
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New York State Assembly bill search
S2712: Cost benefit analysis of renewable energy; changes to greenhouse gas emissions limits
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Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Not on record
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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