New York Assembly District 19

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ed Ra Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ed Ra (R) 64.3, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal (D) 35.6

Ed RaRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first win

Last election: Ed Ra (Republican) won by 28.7 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: None listed; Won 8 of 8
Years since first win: Not available; 14

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Colleen ConnaughtonDemocratic
Ed RaIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 66,679
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEd RaWonName as filed: Edward P. Ra	Republican	42,86564.3%	64.3%
DemocraticSanjeev Kumar Jindal	Democratic	23,72635.6%	35.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	880.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,063
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEd RaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward P. Ra	Republican	33,90866.4%	66.4%
DemocraticSanjeev Kumar Jindal	Democratic	17,14133.6%	33.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 65,360
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEd RaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward P. Ra	Republican	38,50958.9%	58.9%
DemocraticGary B. Port	Democratic	26,83141.0%	41.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	200.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,349
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEd RaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward P. Ra	Republican	26,26655.5%	55.5%
DemocraticBilly Carr	Democratic	21,08344.5%	44.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 56,286
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEd RaWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward P. Ra	Republican	34,64861.6%	61.6%
DemocraticGary B. Port	Democratic	21,61138.4%	38.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	270.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,715
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEdward P. RaWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,19469.0%	69.0%
DemocraticGary B. Port	Democratic	9,52131.0%	31.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,398
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEdward P. RaWon(incumbent)	Republican	28,79962.1%	62.1%
DemocraticGary B. Port	Democratic	17,59937.9%	37.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,247
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid G. McDonoughWon(incumbent)	Republican	24,94865.2%	65.2%
DemocraticJohn E. Brooks	Democratic	13,28934.8%	34.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 53,623
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid G. McDonoughWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,26062.0%	62.0%
DemocraticHoward A. Kudler	Democratic	20,36338.0%	38.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,308
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid G. McDonoughWon(incumbent)	Republican	20,68157.0%	57.0%
DemocraticDonald Birnbaum	Democratic	15,62743.0%	43.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 54,879
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid G. McDonoughWon(incumbent)	Republican	32,70859.6%	59.6%
DemocraticJay L. Breakstone	Democratic	22,17140.4%	40.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,476
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDavid G. McDonoughWon	Republican	21,75361.3%	61.3%
DemocraticMichael Moore	Democratic	13,72338.7%	38.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,444
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKathleen P. MurrayWon(incumbent)	Republican	25,34253.4%	53.4%
DemocraticSteven C. November	Democratic	21,81046.0%	46.0%
OtherJohn Hagan	Other	2920.6%	0.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,942
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKathleen P. MurrayWon	Republican	21,39159.5%	59.5%
DemocraticTina B. Davidson	Democratic	13,55437.7%	37.7%
OtherBenjamin Slutsky	Other	9972.8%	2.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,131
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles J. OsheaWon(incumbent)	Republican	30,03165.1%	65.1%
DemocraticPamela A. Brown	Democratic	15,32733.2%	33.2%
OtherBenjamin Slutsky	Other	7731.7%	1.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,032
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles J. OsheaWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,15965.3%	65.3%
DemocraticDavid W. Denenberg	Democratic	13,87334.6%	34.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,391
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles J. OsheaWon(incumbent)	Republican	29,22356.9%	56.9%
DemocraticDavid W. Denenberg	Democratic	20,70540.3%	40.3%
OtherAlfred J. Skidmore	Other	1,4632.9%	2.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,740
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles J. OsheaWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,64560.6%	60.6%
DemocraticElliot S. Maggin	Democratic	10,37333.7%	33.7%
OtherEdward J. Brennan	Other	1,7225.6%	5.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,742
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanCharles J. OsheaWon	Republican	32,69065.7%	65.7%
DemocraticSteven J. Pouyat	Democratic	15,23730.6%	30.6%
OtherEdward J. Brennan	Other	1,3092.6%	2.6%
OtherJohn Hagan	Other	5061.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,091
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanArmand P. DamatoWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,66258.1%	58.1%
DemocraticJohnathan Farber	Democratic	11,19034.9%	34.9%
OtherFrancis H. Gilroy	Other	1,8325.7%	5.7%
OtherGene Ahen	Other	4071.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 53,342
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanArmand P. DamatoWon(incumbent)	Republican	36,10067.7%	67.7%
DemocraticCarole Tabin	Democratic	16,01330.0%	30.0%
OtherPeggy A. Brennan	Other	1,2292.3%	2.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,798
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanArmand P. DamatoWon(incumbent)	Republican	24,50960.1%	60.1%
DemocraticDonald A. Davidson	Democratic	14,20234.8%	34.8%
OtherThomas J. Colin	Other	1,5723.9%	3.9%
OtherMitchell Kaufman	Other	5151.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 48,318
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean G. SkelosWon	Republican	30,88163.9%	63.9%
DemocraticPeter S. Kilcommons Jr.	Democratic	17,43736.1%	36.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,196
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond J. McGrathWon(incumbent)	Republican	26,53466.0%	66.0%
DemocraticDonald H. Birnbaum	Democratic	13,66234.0%	34.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,871
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRaymond J. McGrathWon	Republican	29,93356.6%	56.6%
DemocraticEugene W. Bechtle Jr.	Democratic	22,93843.4%	43.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,681
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn S. Thorp Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	24,41353.4%	53.4%
RepublicanLouis J. Milone Jr.	Republican	17,78538.9%	38.9%
OtherPaul Clark	Other	2,4365.3%	5.3%
OtherMelvin Pasternack	Other	1,0472.3%	2.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 59,268
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn S. Thorp Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	27,96947.2%	47.2%
RepublicanDominick M. Minerva	Republican	26,49244.7%	44.7%
OtherWilliam R. Baird	Other	2,8524.8%	4.8%
OtherRichard Lanese	Other	1,9553.3%	3.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,685
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHerbert A. PosnerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	25,47261.1%	61.1%
RepublicanSteve Weil	Republican	11,63127.9%	27.9%
OtherMilton E. Jacobowitz	Other	4,58211.0%	11.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,204
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 19, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHerbert A. PosnerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	27,78261.5%	61.5%
RepublicanTerrence R. Flynn	Republican	14,19231.4%	31.4%
OtherDonald R. Dommermuth	Other	3,2307.2%	7.2%

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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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ny/sldl:19

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