In 2010, Vanderhoef announced his intention to run for New York State Senate seat for the 38th district vacated by the death of Senator Thomas Morahan.
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Jonathan's Law was sponsored by Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D–Long Beach) and State Sen. Thomas Morahan (R–New City); Mike and Lisa Carey, the parents of Jonathan Carey, promoted Jonathan's Law.