New York Assembly District 144
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Paul Bologna Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Paul BolognaRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winDonna L. Dye SholkDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Paul Bologna (R) 61.8, Michelle M. Roman (D) 38.2
- Last election
- Paul Bologna (Republican) won by 23.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BolognaRight column: Sholk
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Donna L. Dye SholkDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Paul BolognaIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 71,787
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul BolognaWon Republican 44,35061.8% DemocraticMichelle M. Roman Democratic 27,40238.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,177
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. NorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 42,81999.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3580.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,754
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. NorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 54,37599.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3790.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,732
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. NorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 31,68862.5% DemocraticJoseph Dipasquale Democratic 19,04437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,618
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. NorrisWon Republican 43,50699.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1120.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,461
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane L. CorwinWon(incumbent) Republican 29,461100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,450
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJane L. CorwinWon(incumbent) Republican 44,450100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,178
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,61053.3% RepublicanBrian R. Biggie Republican 8,46927.2% OtherJoseph Golombek Jr. Other 6,06819.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,646
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. Hoyt IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,22870.9% RepublicanSheila A. Ferrentino Republican 12,41829.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,537
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,68576.0% RepublicanRus Thompson Republican 6,85224.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,626
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,40472.6% RepublicanDavid L. Penna Republican 12,22227.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,360
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. Hoyt IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,69453.6% RepublicanDavid L. Penna Republican 19,66646.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,017
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share OtherSam HoytWon(incumbent) Other 25,72775.6% IndependentAntoinette Guercio Independent 8,29024.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,809
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,11575.0% RepublicanRichard W. Crawford Jr. Republican 6,69425.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,332
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. Hoyt IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,26879.4% RepublicanMark B. Mitakovski Republican 7,06420.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,526
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,32774.8% RepublicanMatthew Ryan Republican 7,19925.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,325
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. Hoyt IIIWon Democratic 29,52573.2% RepublicanKillian Veter Republican 6,30915.7% OtherAlfred T. Coppola Other 4,49111.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,394
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,90771.6% RepublicanPaul P. Indelicato Republican 7,48728.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,575
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,575100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,977
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,50878.4% RepublicanCharles W. Termini Republican 6,46921.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,833
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,70570.5% RepublicanDaniel J. Ryan Republican 14,12829.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,049
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,63655.4% RepublicanCarol A. Siwek(incumbent) Republican 17,41344.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,743
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,73375.5% RepublicanDunstan L. Haettenschwiller Republican 9,01024.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,091
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,02765.4% RepublicanRichard J. Kraetz Republican 10,06434.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,580
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,91361.8% RepublicanJoseph Divincenzo Republican 16,66738.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,828
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam B. HoytWon Democratic 19,77750.9% RepublicanAlbert J. Hausbeck(incumbent) Republican 18,87848.6% OtherKerwin C. Hemlock Other 1730.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,144
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert J. HausbeckWon(incumbent) Republican 26,04750.0% DemocraticWilliam A. Buyers Democratic 23,73945.5% OtherRosalie P. Notaro Other 2,3584.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,606
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert J. HausbeckWon(incumbent) Republican 16,08347.9% DemocraticRaymond Lewandowski Democratic 14,84144.2% OtherHorace C. Johnson Other 2,6828.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,753
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 144, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert J. HausbeckWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,84971.9% RepublicanE. Eric Robison Republican 9,93425.6% OtherJoseph B. Carson Other 9702.5%
- 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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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:144
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026