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Jeremy Zellner
Jeremy Zellner (Democratic Party) is a member of the New York State Senate, representing District 61. He assumed office on February 4, 2026. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Zellner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Senate to represent District 61. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.
Zellner (Democratic Party) also ran in a special election to the New York State Senate to represent District 61. He won in the special general election on February 3, 2026.
Biography
Jeremy Zellner was born in Tonawanda, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Buffalo State College.[1]
Elections
2026
Regular election
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York State Senate District 61
Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party) is running in the general election for New York State Senate District 61 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Jonathan Rivera (D / Working Families Party) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 61
Jonathan Rivera (D) defeated incumbent Jeremy Zellner (D) in the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 61 on June 23, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| â | | Jonathan Rivera | 56.0 | 10,715 |
 | Jeremy Zellner | 43.8 | 8,382 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2% | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 19,126 | |||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary
The Conservative Party primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christopher McMaster (Conservative Party)
Working Families Party primary
The Working Families Party primary scheduled for June 23, 2026, was canceled. Jonathan Rivera (Working Families Party) advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Senate District 61 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Special election
See also: New York state legislative special elections, 2026
General election
Special general election for New York State Senate District 61
Jeremy Zellner (D) defeated Dan Gagliardo (R / Conservative Party) in the special general election for New York State Senate District 61 on February 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| â | | Jeremy Zellner (D) | 59.7 | 19,341 |
| Dan Gagliardo (R / Conservative Party) | 39.8 | 12,886 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5% | 175 | ||
| Total votes: 32,402 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Regular election
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Special election
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Campaign finance summary
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Sponsored legislation
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate New York State Senate District 61 |
Officeholder New York State Senate District 61 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Sean Ryan (D) |
New York State Senate District 61 2026-Present |
Succeeded by - |
