Sen. Erik Bottcher
Erik Bottcher, first elected in 2025, serves as Chair of the Cities 1 committee while holding member assignments on seven additional committees including Judiciary, Environmental Conservation, and Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders. His legislative record in the 2025 session shows 0 bills sponsored and 9 votes cast, all in alignment with the Democrat caucus, reflecting a 100.0% party loyalty rate with no cross-party votes and no recorded floor speech or hearing engagement. He represents SD-47, a heavily Democratic district with a D+65 partisan lean and 72.0% Democratic voter registration, and his 2026 outlook is rated Safe D across all modeled electoral environments. His campaign finance record from 2022–2026 shows $22,031 raised entirely from individuals, with no corporate or PAC contributions, and a top donor of Daniel Lowy at $5,000.AI
Topic Focus AI
Topics extracted by AI from floor speeches, committee hearing transcripts, and sponsored legislation. Bill and hearing citations link to source records for verification. Tag size reflects number of supporting citations.
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Floor votes and party alignment from complete Senate roll call records. Hearing engagements and floor debate appearances from official transcript processing.
Committee Assignments
Electoral History SD-47
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brad Hoylman-Sigal 84.0% (112,711) | Emily Yuexin Miller 16.0% (21,537) | 67.9pts |
| 2022 | Brad M. Hoylman 93.3% (90,711) | Maria Danzillo 5.1% (4,937) | 88.3pts |
| 2020 | Joseph A. Griffo 100.0% (100,740) | Uncontested | — |
| 2018 | Joseph A. Griffo 100.0% (74,552) | Uncontested | — |
| 2016 | Joseph A. Griffo 100.0% (87,254) | Uncontested | — |
| 2014 | Joseph A. Griffo 100.0% (52,464) | Uncontested | — |
| 2012 | Joseph A. Griffo 100.0% (81,429) | Uncontested | — |
| 2010 | Joseph A. Griffo 68.7% (55,909) | Michael J. Hennessy 31.3% (25,525) | 37.3pts |
| 2008 | Joseph А. Griffo 88.5% (66,204) | Michael W. Boncella 11.5% (8,562) | 77.1pts |
| 2006 | Joseph A. Griffo 50.8% (43,662) | John L. Murad 36.5% (31,370) | 14.3pts |
| 2004 | Raymond A. Meier 68.6% (70,270) | Brian J. Jayakumar 31.4% (32,207) | 37.1pts |
| 2002 | Raymond A. Meier 100.0% (60,398) | Uncontested | — |
| 2000 | Raymond A. Meier 100.0% (73,946) | Uncontested | — |
| 1998 | Raymond А. Meier 78.0% (63,951) | Anne C. Schuler 22.0% (18,075) | 55.9pts |
| 1996 | Raymond A. Meier 91.9% (69,282) | Donald J. Thomas 8.1% (6,142) | 83.7pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (Democratic) | Micahel J. Hennessy 55.7% (3,619) | Maria Pavelock 44.3% (2,882) | 11.3pts |
| 2006 (Republican) | Joseph А. Griffo 60.5% (9,088) | Timothy J. Julian 39.5% (5,930) | 21.0pts |
| 2006 (Democratic) | John L. Murad 51.5% (4,143) | Leon R. Koziol 48.5% (3,903) | ⚡ 3.0pts |
| 2000 (Green) | Ellen M. Connett 57.1% (4) | Donald Hassig 28.6% (2) | 28.6pts |
| 1996 (Republican) | Raymond A. Meier 58.2% (8,990) | John D. Plumley 41.8% (6,451) | 16.4pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts.
Vulnerability Index SD-47
Base lean: D+74
- District redrawn after 2020 Census — limited same-boundary history
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+74). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 20+ pts, Likely = 10–19 pts, Lean = 4–9 pts, Toss-up = within 3 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 7/22/2026 — see current figure on the district map. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.
Top Co-Sponsors
District 47 Profile
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Voter registration: NYS Board of Elections (latest available enrollment file).
Voter Registration
Campaign Finance (2022–2026)
Top Donors
Source: NYS Board of Elections via data.ny.gov. Itemized monetary contributions only. ↔ Bills = donor industry aligns with bill sponsorship focus area.
Data through 2026-03-28.
Lobbying Activity 2026
Counts reflect bi-monthly disclosure records filed with the Ethics Commission — not individual meetings.
Top Lobbying Issues
Top Organizations Lobbying This Senator
Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov. ★ Chair = lobbying issue overlaps with a committee this senator chairs. ↔ Overlap = matches committee membership or bill sponsorship focus.
Demographics
Commute Mode
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.
Voting Record
From 9 recorded floor votes via OpenLeg API. Dissenting votes grouped by law section to reveal policy patterns.
Votes through 2026-02-10.
Floor Speeches: In Support (1) AI
Bottcher stated the bill clarifies existing law by requiring marshals to electronically file eviction notices within one business day, ensuring tenants have timely access to information needed to seek legal assistance, apply for rental aid, or pursue relief. He emphasized the bill promotes transparency, fairness, and meaningful due process protections during housing instability.