Brad is from West Virginia. He earned his bachelor's degree from Oxford University and his law degree from Harvard Law School. He lives on the West Side of Manhattan with his husband, David, and their two daughters. The family are members of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.

Brad previously practiced law in the private and non-profit sectors.

Brad Hoylman-Sigal currently serves as New York state senator representing District 47. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 6th term. He chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was previously the chair of Manhattan Community Board 2.

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Plans to create a Manhattan Tenants Union to address the eviction crisis.

Supports "cracking down on price-gouging" by implementing new penalties for overcharging medical equipment during emergencies, including pandemics.

Supports tax relief for small businesses in Manhattan.

Believes wealth inequality is a "structural problem" that needs to be addressed.

Believes in transparency for public officials, supporting the release of Trump's tax records.

Supports making rent regulations permanent and protecting tenants from eviction.

- Plans to create a Manhattan Tenants Union to address the eviction crisis.
- Supports "cracking down on price-gouging" by implementing new penalties for overcharging medical equipment during emergencies, including pandemics.
- Supports tax relief for small businesses in Manhattan.
- Believes wealth inequality is a "structural problem" that needs to be addressed.
- Believes in transparency for public officials, supporting the release of Trump's tax records.
- Supports making rent regulations permanent and protecting tenants from eviction.

Economy

Supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which aims to "protect our climate, move toward clean energy, and uphold labor standards and worker protections."

- Supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which aims to "protect our climate, move toward clean energy, and uphold labor standards and worker protections."

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NY Daily News, NY bill would force insurers to cover copays for Paxlovid

Crain's New York Business, Lawmakers urge passage of medical aid in dying bill for terminally ill patients

Supports access to abortion and wants to make Roe v. Wade the law in New York.

Supports access to abortion and wants to make Roe v. Wade the "law of the land" in New York.

Supports extending anti-discrimination laws to transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, banning "gay conversion therapy," and making New York a safe haven for families seeking gender-affirming care.

Supports strengthening New York’s vaccine requirements to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Proposed legislation requiring health insurance companies to cover Covid medication.

Supported legislation to allow people with less than six months to live to voluntarily end their lives.

- Supports access to abortion and wants to make Roe v. Wade the "law of the land" in New York.
- Supports extending anti-discrimination laws to transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, banning "gay conversion therapy," and making New York a safe haven for families seeking gender-affirming care.
- Supports strengthening New York’s vaccine requirements to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable illnesses.
- Proposed legislation requiring health insurance companies to cover Covid medication.
- Supported legislation to allow people with less than six months to live to voluntarily end their lives.

Healthcare

Supports passing legislation to allow Congress access to Trump's state tax returns and efforts to prohibit "insurrectionists" from holding state and federal office.

- Supports passing legislation to allow Congress access to Trump's state tax returns and efforts to prohibit "insurrectionists" from holding state and federal office.

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Supports enhancing public safety by advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, evidenced by their support for the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act.

Supports fighting bias crimes, including antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ hate, by passing the Hate Crimes Statistical Analysis and Review Act and the Stop Hiding Hate Act to hold social media platforms accountable.

Supports requiring training judges on bail reform.

Proposes to ensure "fairness and diversity" in the legal system by training judges on the demographics of "individuals charged in the criminal justice system."

- Supports enhancing public safety by advocating for survivors of sexual abuse, evidenced by their support for the Child Victims Act and Adult Survivors Act.
- Supports fighting bias crimes, including antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ hate, by passing the Hate Crimes Statistical Analysis and Review Act and the Stop Hiding Hate Act to hold social media platforms accountable.
- Supports requiring training judges on bail reform.
- Proposes to ensure "fairness and diversity" in the legal system by training judges on the demographics of "individuals charged in the criminal justice system."

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As of June 7, 2025, Brad Hoylman-Sigal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ballotpedia: Emily Yuexin Miller

Emily is originally from China. She earned a bachelor's degree from Capital Normal University in Beijing and a master's degree from New York University. 

Emily is a community leader with experience providing a wide range of services to support community growth and healing in New York City. She has been involved in initiating, planning, organizing, and participating in various community activities and wellness workshops since 1990.

Emily Yuexin Miller previously ran for the United States Senate from New York in 2024 and New York City Council District 7 in 2023 but withdrew from both races before the election.

As of June 7, 2025, Emily Yuexin Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in tailoring healthcare to meet the specific needs of communities and individuals.

Supports group therapy sessions to foster shared understanding and growth.

Believes in providing resources for mental health support.

- Believes in tailoring healthcare to meet the specific needs of communities and individuals.
- Supports group therapy sessions to foster shared understanding and growth.
- Believes in providing resources for mental health support.

Plans to host a back-to-school backpack giveaway in partnership with Ponce Bank.

- Plans to host a back-to-school backpack giveaway in partnership with Ponce Bank.

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