State Sen. Webb to run for third term

The Democrat was first elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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New York State Senator Lea Webb has announced she will run for re-election this year. Webb represents the 52nd district, which includes all of Cortland and Tompkins Counties and parts of Broome County.

Why it matters

Webb's decision to run for a third term signals her intent to continue representing the 52nd district, which covers a significant portion of central New York. As an incumbent Democrat, her campaign will likely be closely watched as part of the broader political landscape in the state.

The details

Webb was first elected to the State Senate in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. There are currently no other candidates who have announced plans to run for the 52nd district seat.

  • Webb was first elected to the State Senate in 2022.
  • Webb was re-elected to the State Senate in 2024.

The players

Lea Webb

A Democrat who has represented the 52nd district in the New York State Senate since 2022.

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What’s next

With Webb's announcement, the race for the 52nd district State Senate seat will likely take shape in the coming months as the election approaches.

The takeaway

Webb's decision to run for a third term demonstrates her continued commitment to representing the constituents of the 52nd district, which covers a significant portion of central New York.