The 23rd Senate District encompasses Coney Island and the North Shore of Staten Island.

JESSICA SCARCELLA-SPANTON, Democrat

Opponent: Joseph Tirone Jr. [Republican]

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is a government affairs representative with the MTA, and is the former Chief of Staff to Diane Savino, who held the seat and endorsed Scarcella-Spanton. Scarcella-Spanton centers fighting for safer and more affordable communities in her platform. Universal childcare is a top priority.