Alexis Weik (R), Incumbent

Born and raised on Long Island, Sen. Alexis Weik is currently raising her family on the South Shore. She was elected to the 3rd Senate District in 2020, the 8th District, in 2022, after the district was redrawn, and is currently running for reelection. Weik earned her degree from Dowling College and served three terms as Islip’s receiver of taxes. As a member of a Suffolk County and NYPD police family, Weik is passionate about standing up for law enforcement. She noted that her experience working in various levels of government “allows me to help as many residents as possible.”

A lifelong resident of Suffolk County, Weik was raised in Ronkonkoma and Oakdale, graduated from Connetquot High School, and earned degrees from Dowling College and Farmingdale State College.

She served as receiver of taxes for the Town of Islip from 2011-2020. As receiver, she made customer service her top priority, “embracing a hands-on approach to assist taxpayers, streamline operations and improve the office’s efficiency.”

Weik characterizes herself as a “member of a true law enforcement family,” as both her husband and oldest son are sworn police officers. Weik expressed gratitude to be supported in her campaign for Senate by law enforcement organizations from across New York State.

As senator, she has pledged to “make public safety a top priority, helping to ensure safe communities where families can thrive.”

A former small-business owner, Weik counts herself as a strong advocate for small businesses, working to find a way to “relieve the tax burden on hardworking New Yorkers.”

Currently, Weik lives with her husband, in Sayville, on Long Island’s South Shore. The couple has three children.

For the 2021-2022 Legislative Session, Weik serves as ranking member of the Social Services Committee and Budget & Revenues Committee. She also serves as a member of the following committees: Civil Service & Pensions, Education, Veterans, and Women’s Issues.

Francis Dolan (D) Challenger

Dolan is not actively campaigning.