Republican State Senator Andrew Lanza faces Democratic challenger Alexis Rodriguez in Staten Island’s Nov. 3 election. The 24th District contest pits a longtime incumbent against a fourth-grade teacher seeking political change. Andrew Lanza points to his legislative record and work across party lines over two decades. Alexis Rodriguez argues Staten Island needs representation in the Senate majority and better transportation. On secession, Andrew Lanza supports separating from New York City; Alexis Rodriguez questions pension impacts. Both candidates support another study into Staten Island’s high cancer rates.
