2020 New York State Senate election
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All 63 seats in the New York State Senate 32 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Turnout | 57.72% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2020 New York State Senate elections were held on November 3, 2020, to elect representatives from all 63 State Senate districts across the U.S. state of New York.[2] Primary elections were held on June 23, 2020.[3]
Prior to the 2020 elections, Democrats held 40 seats in the State Senate, while Republicans held 20 seats and three other seats were vacant.[1] In 2018, Democrats won their greatest share of New York State Senate seats since 1912.[4]
In the 2020 elections, Democrats won 43 State Senate seats.[5] Senate Democrats increased their supermajority by three seats, flipping five seats from Republican to Democrat while Republicans flipped two seats from Democrat to Republican.
Background[]
By 2018, the State Senate was the last Republican-controlled body in the New York government.[6] In the 2018 elections, Democrats gained eight Senate seats, taking control of the chamber from the Republicans.[7] Previously, Republicans had controlled the Senate for all but three years since World War II,[8] and the Democrats' largest share of New York State Senate seats since 1912.[4] At the beginning of the 2019-2020 legislative session, the Senate Democratic Conference held 39 of the chamber's 63 seats.[9] In July 2019, Simcha Felder — who had caucused with the Republicans during their time in the majority — was accepted into the Senate Democratic Conference, giving the Conference a total of 40 members.[10]
During the 2019-2020 session, Republican Bob Antonacci resigned his seat to become a trial court judge; also, eight other members of the Senate Republican Conference announced that they would not seek re-election in 2020.[11] In June, one of those eight Senate Republicans, Senate Minority Leader John J. Flanagan, announced that he would resign from the Senate to take another position.[12][13] On July 20, 2020, Republican Sen. Chris Jacobs stepped down after being elected to the United States House of Representatives.[14]
Before the 2020 elections, Democrats held 40 seats in the State Senate. Republicans held 20 seats, and three other seats were vacant.[1]
Predictions[]
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[15] | Safe D | October 21, 2020 |
Results[]
Following the 2020 elections, the New York State Board of Elections noted that county boards of elections "received a historically high number of absentee ballots for the November 3rd 2020 General Election due to the coronavirus pandemic", and added that "unofficial election night results do not include the results of absentee ballot voting".[16] On Election Day, preliminary results showed Republicans leading in most competitive State Senate races.[17] However, absentee ballots trended in favor of the Democrats.[18]
On November 23, 2020, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asserted that Senate Democrats would enter 2021 with "a supermajority of at least 42 members", giving the party an "unprecedented share" of power in the state Legislature. According to Politico, "the numbers mean that Democratic legislators now have the two-thirds needed in each house to override any vetoes from Gov. Andrew Cuomo without relying on Republican support".[19]
The results of the 2020 Senate elections were certified on December 3, 2020. Democrats won a total of 43 seats, while Republicans won 20.[20] Republican Alexis Weik defeated Democratic incumbent Monica Martinez in the 3rd district,[21] and Republican Mike Martucci defeated Democratic incumbent Jen Metzger in the 42nd district.[18] Democrats Michelle Hinchey,[22] John Mannion,[23] Samra Brouk,[20][24] Jeremy Cooney,[25] and Sean Ryan[20][26] won open seats that had previously been held by Republicans.
2020 New York State Senate Election Results[20] | ||||||
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Party | Votes | % | % +/– | Seats | Seats +/– | |
Democratic Party of New York | 4,379,045 | 55.96% | ![]() |
43 | ![]() | |
Republican Party of New York | 2,661,869 | 34.02% | ![]() |
20 | 0 | |
Conservative Party of New York | 331,602 | 4.24% | ![]() |
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Working Families Party of New York | 308,013 | 3.94% | ![]() |
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Independence Party of New York | 108,139 | 1.38% | ![]() |
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Libertarian Party of New York | 20,860 | 0.27% | ![]() |
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Serve America Movement | 4,650 | 0.06% | ![]() |
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Green Party of New York | 3,111 | 0.04% | ![]() |
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Total Votes | 7,824,767 | 100.0% | ||||
Registered voters/Turnout | 13,555,547[27] | 57.72% |
Results by district. BOLD represents a flip and ITALICS represent a new Senator of the same party.
District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party | ||
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1 | Kenneth LaValle | Rep | Anthony Palumbo | Rep | ||
2 | (Vacant) | Rep | Mario Mattera | Rep | ||
3 | Monica Martinez | Dem | Alexis Weik | Rep | ||
4 | Phil Boyle | Rep | Phil Boyle | Rep | ||
5 | Jim Gaughran | Dem | Jim Gaughran | Dem | ||
6 | Kevin Thomas | Dem | Kevin Thomas | Dem | ||
7 | Anna Kaplan | Dem | Anna Kaplan | Dem | ||
8 | John Brooks | Dem | John Brooks | Dem | ||
9 | Todd Kaminsky | Dem | Todd Kaminsky | Dem | ||
10 | James Sanders Jr. | Dem | James Sanders Jr. | Dem | ||
11 | John Liu | Dem | John Liu | Dem | ||
12 | Michael Gianaris | Dem | Michael Gianaris | Dem | ||
13 | Jessica Ramos | Dem | Jessica Ramos | Dem | ||
14 | Leroy Comrie | Dem | Leroy Comrie | Dem | ||
15 | Joseph Addabbo Jr. | Dem | Joseph Addabbo Jr. | Dem | ||
16 | Toby Ann Stavisky | Dem | Toby Ann Stavisky | Dem | ||
17 | Simcha Felder | Dem | Simcha Felder | Dem | ||
18 | Julia Salazar | Dem | Julia Salazar | Dem | ||
19 | Roxanne Persaud | Dem | Roxanne Persaud | Dem | ||
20 | Zellnor Myrie | Dem | Zellnor Myrie | Dem | ||
21 | Kevin Parker | Dem | Kevin Parker | Dem | ||
22 | Andrew Gounardes | Dem | Andrew Gounardes | Dem | ||
23 | Diane Savino | Dem | Diane Savino | Dem | ||
24 | Andrew Lanza | Rep | Andrew Lanza | Rep | ||
25 | Velmanette Montgomery | Dem | Jabari Brisport | Dem | ||
26 | Brian P. Kavanagh | Dem | Brian P. Kavanagh | Dem | ||
27 | Brad Hoylman | Dem | Brad Hoylman | Dem | ||
28 | Liz Krueger | Dem | Liz Krueger | Dem | ||
29 | Jose M. Serrano | Dem | Jose M. Serrano | Dem | ||
30 | Brian Benjamin | Dem | Brian Benjamin | Dem | ||
31 | Robert Jackson | Dem | Robert Jackson | Dem | ||
32 | Luis R. Sepúlveda | Dem | Luis R. Sepúlveda | Dem | ||
33 | Gustavo Rivera | Dem | Gustavo Rivera | Dem | ||
34 | Alessandra Biaggi | Dem | Alessandra Biaggi | Dem | ||
35 | Andrea Stewart-Cousins | Dem | Andrea Stewart-Cousins | Dem | ||
36 | Jamaal Bailey | Dem | Jamaal Bailey | Dem | ||
37 | Shelley Mayer | Dem | Shelley Mayer | Dem | ||
38 | David Carlucci | Dem | Elijah Reichlin-Melnick | Dem | ||
39 | James Skoufis | Dem | James Skoufis | Dem | ||
40 | Peter Harckham | Dem | Peter Harckham | Dem | ||
41 | Sue Serino | Rep | Sue Serino | Rep | ||
42 | Jen Metzger | Dem | Mike Martucci | Rep | ||
43 | Daphne Jordan | Rep | Daphne Jordan | Rep | ||
44 | Neil Breslin | Dem | Neil Breslin | Dem | ||
45 | Betty Little | Rep | Dan Stec | Rep | ||
46 | George A. Amedore Jr. | Rep | Michelle Hinchey | Dem | ||
47 | Joseph Griffo | Rep | Joseph Griffo | Rep | ||
48 | Patty Ritchie | Rep | Patty Ritchie | Rep | ||
49 | Jim Tedisco | Rep | Jim Tedisco | Rep | ||
50 | (Vacant) | Rep | John Mannion | Dem | ||
51 | James Seward | Rep | Peter Oberacker | Rep | ||
52 | Fred Akshar | Rep | Fred Akshar | Rep | ||
53 | Rachel May | Dem | Rachel May | Dem | ||
54 | Pam Helming | Rep | Pam Helming | Rep | ||
55 | Richard Funke | Rep | Samra Brouk | Dem | ||
56 | Joseph Robach | Rep | Jeremy Cooney | Dem | ||
57 | George Borrello | Rep | George Borrello | Rep | ||
58 | Tom O'Mara | Rep | Tom O'Mara | Rep | ||
59 | Patrick Gallivan | Rep | Patrick Gallivan | Rep | ||
60 | (Vacant) | Rep | Sean Ryan | Dem | ||
61 | Michael Ranzenhofer | Rep | Edward Rath III | Rep | ||
62 | Robert Ortt | Rep | Robert Ortt | Rep | ||
63 | Timothy Kennedy | Dem | Timothy Kennedy | Dem |
See also[]
- 2020 New York state elections
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Khurshid, Samar (November 5, 2020). "The State of Play in the State Senate as the 2020 Election Moves to Counting Absentee Ballots". Gotham Gazette.
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- ^ Lentz, Jon (August 6, 2020). "New York's 2020 state legislative primary results". City & State. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Runyeon, Frank (November 28, 2018). "The Secret Playbook NY State Senate Democrats Used To 'Wipe The Floor' With Republicans". Gothamist. Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
- ^ Vielkind, Jimmy (December 14, 2020). "New York Democrats Tighten Grip on State Senate With Upstate Arrivals" – via www.wsj.com.
- ^ Vilensky, Mike; King, Kate (April 24, 2018). "Democrats Win New York Senate Races". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ Wang, Vivian (November 7, 2018). "Democrats Take Control of New York Senate for First Time in Decade". The New York Times (in American English). ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ McKinley, Jesse; Goldmacher, Shane (November 7, 2018). "Democrats Finally Control the Power in Albany. What Will They Do With It?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ Campbell, Jon (January 9, 2019). "History made: Andrea Stewart-Cousins sworn in as NY Senate leader". Iohud.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Williams, Zach (July 1, 2019). "Turncoat turns back: Simcha Felder joins Democratic state Senate majority". City & State.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Williams, Zach (January 3, 2020). "Republicans flee the state Senate". City & State New York. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ Fries, Amanda (June 16, 2020). "Senate Minority Leader announces departure for Northwell Health post". Laredo Morning Times.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Fries, Amanda (December 15, 2020). "Ortt unanimously reelected as Senate minority leader". Times Union.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Chris Jacobs to be sworn in Tuesday". Lockport Union-Sun & Journal. July 21, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "October Overview: Handicapping the 2020 State Legislature Races". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- ^ "NYS Board of Elections Unofficial Election Night Results". New York State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Dervishi, Kay; Lewis, Rebecca C.; Williams, Zach (November 3, 2020). "2020 New York state legislative general election results". City & State.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Martucci, Harckham Win Their NYS Senate Races". WAMC. November 24, 2020.
- ^ Mahoney, Bill (November 23, 2020). "Stewart-Cousins claims supermajority for Democrats in state Senate". Politico. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d "2020 Election Results". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bolger, Timothy (December 2, 2020). "GOP Challenger Weik Unseats Senator Martinez". longislandpress.com.
- ^ "Richard Amedure concedes 46th District Senate race to Michelle Hinchey". News10.com. November 24, 2020.
- ^ "Renna concedes, sealing historic win for John Mannion". Syracuse.com. November 30, 2020.
- ^ Jacob, Smriti (October 20, 2020). "Two first-time state Senate candidates vie to succeed Funke". Rochester Beacon.
- ^ "Cooney wins race to take over Robach's seat in 56th Senate District". 13Wham.com. November 18, 2020.
- ^ Tan, Sandra. "Key state Senate contest in 60th District pits Mertzlufft against Ryan". The Buffalo News.
- ^ "Enrollment by County | New York State Board of Elections". New York State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
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External links[]
- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "New York", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "New York: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
- "League of Women Voters of New York". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- New York at Ballotpedia
- 2020 New York (state) elections
- New York State Senate elections
- 2020 state legislature elections in the United States