Joseph E. Robach (born February 22, 1958) is an American politician who was a member of the New York Senate, representing the 56th district from 2003 until 2020.

[1] He graduated from Aquinas Institute and the State University of New York College at Brockport, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees.

[4] In 2018, Robach weighed running for the United States House of Representatives to succeed Louise Slaughter, who had died.

[7] Since his initial election, Robach has never faced serious opposition, with an exception in 2008, when he narrowly defeated Richard A. Dollinger 52% to 48%.

[8] Despite the district being overwhelmingly Democratic by voter registration, Robach was unopposed in 2012 and 2014.