New York Assembly District 135
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jen Lunsford Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jen LunsfordDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first winKalinda WashingtonRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jen Lunsford (D) 56.6, Kimberly DeRosa (R) 43.3
- Last election
- Jen Lunsford (Democratic) won by 13.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LunsfordRight column: Washington
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLunsfordNo published score for Washington
- Races
- Won 3 of 4
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jen LunsfordIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Kalinda WashingtonRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,517
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen LunsfordWon Democratic 14,45356.6% RepublicanKimberly DeRosa Republican 11,05243.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,255
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen LunsfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,56955.4% RepublicanJoseph R. Chenelly Republican 28,67444.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,413
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen LunsfordWonName as filed: Jennifer A. Lunsford Democratic 41,56450.4% RepublicanMark C. Johns(incumbent) Republican 40,83349.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,181
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. JohnsWon(incumbent) Republican 33,54252.3% DemocraticAndrew G. Gilchrist Democratic 30,63947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,196
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. JohnsWon(incumbent) Republican 42,61659.9% DemocraticDorothy A. Styk Democratic 28,55840.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,820
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. JohnsWon(incumbent) Republican 37,820100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,267
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. JohnsWon(incumbent) Republican 34,86851.1% DemocraticDavid R. Koon Democratic 33,39948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,391
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark C. JohnsWon Republican 26,88451.3% DemocraticDavid R. Koon(incumbent) Democratic 25,48548.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,688
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,50759.8% RepublicanDavid P. Bonacchi Republican 27,18140.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,314
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,02961.7% RepublicanMark C. Johns Republican 19,28538.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,135
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,25563.8% RepublicanMark C. Johns Republican 22,88036.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,229
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,47567.3% RepublicanClyde O. Benoy Republican 15,75432.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,245
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,44957.8% RepublicanSean T. Hanna Republican 28,79642.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,771
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,06765.1% RepublicanPeter D. Elder Republican 16,92333.3% OtherRobert Dorscheid Other 7811.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,036
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid R. KoonWon Democratic 36,11156.4% RepublicanMargaret R. Defrancisco Republican 27,32242.7% OtherRobert Dorscheid Other 6030.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,397
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames S. AlesiWon(incumbent) Republican 34,66970.2% DemocraticHenry C. Matheis Democratic 13,11226.5% OtherRodney A. Clark Other 1,6163.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,578
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames S. AlesiWon Republican 38,05565.0% DemocraticHenry C. Matheis Democratic 18,26131.2% OtherMary C. Bosner Other 2,2623.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,810
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 24,64263.5% DemocraticRobert L. Cook Democratic 14,16836.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,535
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 33,05595.7% OtherDiane L. Knittle Other 1,4804.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,007
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 26,22470.9% DemocraticJanet S. Welch Democratic 10,78329.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,623
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 36,46375.0% DemocraticMartha K. McAdam Democratic 12,16025.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,393
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 27,78772.4% DemocraticDonald J. McWherter Democratic 9,95125.9% OtherGerard E. Modzel Other 6551.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,928
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 44,928100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,756
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon(incumbent) Republican 29,67971.1% DemocraticSusan P. Kiner Democratic 12,07728.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,344
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames F. NagleWon Republican 31,22555.4% DemocraticJohn E. Kelly Democratic 25,11944.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,237
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon W. CookWon(incumbent) Republican 23,87155.2% DemocraticRichard H. Holtzberg Democratic 16,96439.2% OtherJohn Stavisky Other 1,8874.4% OtherJohn H. McGee Other 5151.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,148
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon W. CookWon(incumbent) Republican 34,22164.4% DemocraticJordan E. Pappas Democratic 17,85033.6% OtherNicholas J. Germano Jr. Other 1,0772.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,567
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon W. CookWon(incumbent) Republican 31,04362.6% DemocraticJohn B. Wright Democratic 13,57427.4% OtherEugene E. Walker Other 4,0398.2% OtherRobert G. Cunningham Other 9111.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,670
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 135, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon W. CookWon(incumbent) Republican 37,98168.2% DemocraticStephen M. Jacobstein Democratic 15,78728.4% OtherDavid F. Hampson Other 1,9023.4%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 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: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). New York Assembly District 135, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/assembly/135. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ny/sldl:135
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026