Andrea Stewart-Cousins
NY State Senate – District 35
About
Andrea Stewart-Cousins has served as a State Senator since 2007 and has been the Senate Majority Leader since 2019. She is the first woman and first Black woman to lead a legislative chamber in New York State history. Her district covers parts of Yonkers and Westchester County.
Policy Positions
Housing & Rent
Stewart-Cousins led the passage of the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019. She has continued to push for tenant protections and affordable housing development.
Public Safety & Crime
Stewart-Cousins supported bail reform and has worked to balance criminal justice reform with public safety concerns, backing modifications to the original reform law.
Climate & Energy
Stewart-Cousins championed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. She remains committed to the state's ambitious climate targets.
Education
Stewart-Cousins has been a strong advocate for education funding equity and has pushed for increased state aid to under-resourced school districts.
Campaign Funding
$1.8M
raised · 2025-2026
Funded broadly across labor unions and individual donors, reflecting her role as Senate Majority Leader. Detailed industry breakdown not yet available. View filings directly at https://www.elections.ny.gov/CampaignFinance.html.