Currently holds the office of New York State Senate - District 41 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for New York State Senate - District 41 in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedMichelle believes that reproductive care is healthcare, and healthcare is a human right. Learn more
Michelle knows that a strong, local food supply is vital to our survival, national security, and upstate economies. That’s why she’s committed to protecting our family farmers. Learn more
She’s secured record investments to bring universal pre-K and the phase-in of universal child care to our region, helping working families save money and set kids up for success. Learn more
She’ll keep advocating until 100% of students are covered. Michelle also knows that early childhood support is crucial. Learn more
She’s also leading the fight for Universal School Meals by carrying the legislation to make free breakfast and lunch available to all New York students, and she won a historic expansion of the program in 2023 that now benefits 86% of students in our Senate District. Learn more
The Hudson River Valley is one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Since her early days as a grassroots Climate organizer, Michelle has been focused on protecting our natural resources and building toward a greener future. Learn more
Our Hudson Valley communities have suffered from a dramatic decline in healthcare services caused by decades of disinvestment. We deserve better, and Michelle has been fighting to close healthcare gaps, bring services to our communities, and make healthcare more affordable. Learn more
Michelle is changing the conversation in Albany by prioritizing rural and upstate housing issues that have historically been pushed aside. She’s working to return the Hudson Valley back to being an affordable place to live. Learn more
Michelle knows that, across our region, bridges are crumbling and roads are riddled with potholes. That’s why she fought for and secured the largest state investment to upgrade our aging infrastructure, expand roadway improvement projects, and repair the damage from extreme weather events. Learn more
Michelle also authored legislation to make broadband build-out more affordable in our rural communities and fought for the first-ever household mapping study to actually identify coverage and service gaps across the state. Learn more
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