New York State Senate
Senate District 12
Woodside Houses is in State Senate District 12, which covers western Queens including Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside and Maspeth.
This seat is currently vacant. Senator Michael Gianaris, who represented the district since 2011, resigned on August 7, 2026. Because the vacancy came late in the term, there is no special election. The winner of the November 3, 2026 general election will take office on January 1, 2027.
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November 3, 2026 General Election
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District 12 information
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Information last checked October 2026. See something that needs updating? Let us know.