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Stec for Senate

This page ran 56 paid political ads on Facebook and Instagram between 1 May 2026 and 24 October 2026. Meta reports $5.1–11.4K of spend, which makes it the 4,796th largest advertiser of the 24,034 pages in our data. Advertiser type: Candidate. Most of its spend was on the Republicans’ side. Race: State. Paid for by Dan Stec for Senate.

Data from the Meta Ad Library, pulled 4 November 2026. Election on 3 November 2026. · Every ad of this page in Meta’s Ad Library ↗

56

ads

$8.3K

reported spend, range $5.1–11.4K

0.0%

of spend on federal races

$50

median spend per ad

Spend by week the ad started

4 May
1 Jun
6 Jul
3 Aug
7 Sep
5 Oct
 Spend still counting
2 Nov

Tone

Attack
5.5%
Promotional
87%
Informational
7.3%

Share of the 55 ads with text that our model classified. Attack ads name an opponent.

Most attacked

  • the governor$350
  • Democrat control of state government$50
  • Governor Hochul$50

Targets as the ads name them, by spend; the spellings of Donald Trump are counted together, other names as written.

Topics

Candidate profile
45%
Rallies & events
35%
Security, crime & immigration
18%
Other
16%
Jobs & youth
11%
Economy & cost of living
9.1%
Infrastructure & energy
9.1%
Electoral process & turnout
3.6%

Spend by race: State 100%.

Spend by ad language: English 96%.

The costliest ads

The highest-spend ad of each distinct text, as it ran.

  • I'm proud to have born and raised in this district. Aside from my time serving in the Navy as a nuclear engineer, I've spent my entire life living and working here. Being your state Senator is a privilege and a responsibility I do not take for granted. My parents worked in our district - my dad as a Forest Ranger and my mom at Queensbury High - and my son Peter grew up and went to school right here in my hometown. Every day, I'm tackling the problems facing our region and state. That means re

    7 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $2.5–3K · 450K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

  • ICYMI: Recently, I released my official TV ad for the 2026 election. Serving as state Senator is a privilege I do not take for granted. Having the opportunity for the people and communities I've spent my entire life around is an honor. When I go to Albany, I have the opportunity to fight for our shared values and a way of life I treasure. I'm proud to be state Senator in the 45th District and with your continued support I know that we can ensure our region is home to families like yours and mine

    21 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $1–1.5K · 125K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

  • Early voting is under way! This election is about making a choice between the governor’s failing status quo and a new way forward that best serves the needs and values of our communities. I’ve dedicated my life and career to helping our region and with your support, I can continue to do that for years to come. With that said, now is the time to make sure your voice is heard and your vote is counted!

    24 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $300 – $399 · 15K+ impressions · Attack · Ad Library

  • Since first running for Senate in 2020, public safety has long been a top priority of mine. To that end, I’m honored that my campaign is the ONLY campaign in the 45th Senate District to receive the widespread support of statewide and local law enforcement. From the New York State Troopers PBA to Nyscopba PR, Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Council 82, Public Employees Federation (Official), and NY State Police Investigators Association, I’ve worked with all our police to advoca

    23 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $200 – $299 · 10K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

  • Creating good-paying career opportunities and supporting economic growth is vital to the survival of our region. As Senator, I’m committed to working with all our stakeholders to accomplish those goals. That’s why I’m so proud to highlight the endorsements my campaign has received from small business organizations AND organized labor. Building consensus and helping all stakeholders in our economy succeed is something I’ve worked to do my entire career. With their support and most importantly, yo

    24 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $100 – $199 · 6K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

  • Aside from my time as a nuclear engineer in the U.S. Navy, I’ve lived in our Senate District my entire life. Serving and fighting for our communities is the greatest privilege of my life and career. As early voting gets under way and Election Day approaches, I’d like to thank you for your support over the years and ask for it once again. I’m committed to addressing the issues facing our families, seniors and small businesses, from tackling the high costs of energy to providing tax relief and mak

    23 October 2026 · Stec for Senate · $100 – $199 · 15K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

Figures cover domestic political ads paid in dollars, from 4 May 2026. Spend is the sum of Meta’s range midpoints; impressions above one million are reported as “1M+”, so impression figures are floors. Each ad counts in the week its delivery started, with its lifetime spend at our last pull; ads still running before the vote are counted as of 31 October 2026.

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