New York Assembly District 117

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ken Blankenbush Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

Dennis GordonDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Ken Blankenbush (R) 99.7

Tammie NabywaniecRepublican

Last election: Ken Blankenbush (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Dennis GordonDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Tammie NabywaniecRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7

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History (28 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 33,322
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen BlankenbushWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth Blankenbush	Republican	33,22199.7%	99.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1010.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,281
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen BlankenbushWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth Blankenbush	Republican	44,07299.5%	99.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2090.5%	0.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,573
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen BlankenbushWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth Blankenbush	Republican	31,573100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,524
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKen BlankenbushWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Kenneth Blankenbush	Republican	37,41899.7%	99.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1060.3%	0.3%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKenneth BlankenbushWon(incumbent)	Republican	23,226100.0%	100.0%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKenneth BlankenbushWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,992100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,880
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarc W. ButlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,81699.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	640.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 43,480
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarc W. ButlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,81370.9%	70.9%
DemocraticDaniel R. Carter	Democratic	12,66729.1%	29.1%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarc W. ButlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,980100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,277
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarc W. ButlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	35,16491.9%	91.9%
OtherJoan M. Carrig	Other	3,1138.1%	8.1%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMarc W. ButlerWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,515100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,616
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon(incumbent)	Republican	27,43061.5%	61.5%
DemocraticTerrence M. Hammill	Democratic	17,18638.5%	38.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,480
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,81767.2%	67.2%
DemocraticShirley Taber	Democratic	10,66332.8%	32.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,673
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,22465.2%	65.2%
DemocraticRobert C. Bowman	Democratic	13,44934.8%	34.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,280
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,93175.6%	75.6%
DemocraticShirley Turner	Democratic	8,34924.4%	24.4%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon(incumbent)	Republican	34,601100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,331
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanFrances T. SullivanWon	Republican	16,98756.0%	56.0%
DemocraticWilliam E. Scheuerman	Democratic	13,34444.0%	44.0%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay T. ChesbroWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,201100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,475
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay T. ChesbroWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,07570.5%	70.5%
DemocraticJames M. McMahon	Democratic	8,40029.5%	29.5%

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay T. ChesbroWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,689100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,499
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay T. ChesbroWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,68966.7%	66.7%
DemocraticKenneth Boutwell	Democratic	10,81033.3%	33.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,216
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRay T. ChesbroWon	Republican	24,30355.0%	55.0%
DemocraticMichael G. Yerdon	Democratic	18,74042.4%	42.4%
OtherWilliam Maroney	Other	1,1732.6%	2.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,122
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn R. ZagameWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,32572.9%	72.9%
DemocraticJames R. McCarthy	Democratic	9,79727.1%	27.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,024
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn R. ZagameWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,68874.8%	74.8%
DemocraticJohn S. Johnson Jr.	Democratic	11,33625.2%	25.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,648
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn R. ZagameWon	Republican	19,91952.9%	52.9%
DemocraticJohn T. Sullivan Jr.	Democratic	16,48043.8%	43.8%
OtherWilliam C. Buck	Other	1,2493.3%	3.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,438
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEdward F. CrawfordWon(incumbent)	Republican	31,00869.8%	69.8%
DemocraticLyle J. Tessier	Democratic	13,43030.2%	30.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,978
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEdward F. CrawfordWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,89070.5%	70.5%
DemocraticAubrey Alberding	Democratic	12,08829.5%	29.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,748
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 117, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEdward F. CrawfordWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,03468.5%	68.5%
DemocraticAubrey Alberding	Democratic	14,71431.5%	31.5%

1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2022.

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

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