Daniel George Stec (born February 21, 1969) is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Senate for the 45th district.

He previously represented the 114th district of the New York State Assembly.

Stec was born to George, a Vietnam War veteran and New York State Forest Ranger, and Elsie, a school secretary.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

[3] He was elected to the New York State Senate in 2020, defeating Clinton County Treasurer Kimberly Davis.