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
Legislative Activity (2025–2026)
Based on complete Senate roll call records.
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 5/20/2026 — 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 (Nov. 2025).
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.
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.