Politics & Government
NYS 8th Senate District Preview: Alexis Weik Vs. Francis Dolan
Incumbent Republican Sen. Alexis Weik will be challenged by Democrat Francis Dolan in the 8th Senate District.

LONG ISLAND, NY — Voters in New York's 8th Senate District will see an incumbent challenged as they head to the polls on Nov. 5.
The candidates:
- Alexis Weik (Republican)
- Francis Dolan (Democrat)
Incumbent Alexis Weik, of Sayville, was first elected in 2020 and was re-elected in 2022 with 69.3 percent of the vote, according to Ballotpedia.
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Dolan did not respond to Patch's questionnaire.
Communities in the 8th Senate District includes portions of Long Island from Sayville to Massapequa.
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