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Jeremy Cooney

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State Senator · District 56 · New York · Serving since 2021
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Jeremy Cooney is a Democratic and Working Families Party member of the New York State Senate, representing District 56, which covers most of the City of Rochester and parts of surrounding Monroe County towns including Brighton, Gates, Greece, and Henrietta. He has held the seat since January 2021. Born in 1981 in Kolkata, India, Cooney's electoral record between 2018 and 2026 includes one win and four losses.

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Years in office
5
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
651
Cosponsored
1,284
Committees
9

Committee Assignments

9 committees · 1 leadership role
chair·Transportation
member·Civil Service and Pensions
member·Codes
member·Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
member·Ethics and Internal Governance
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
New York State Senate District 56
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District
Population
317,728
Median HH Income
$66K
Unemployment
5.5%
Bachelor's+
34.0%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
37.8
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
17.4%
HS or Higher
89.9%
Median Home Value
$186K
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
Owner-Occupied
58.2%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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