New York Assembly District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ed Braunstein Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ed BraunsteinDemocratic · Incumbent16 years since first winRobert J. SperanzaRepublican
Ed Braunstein 67.7Robert J. Speranza 31.9
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- Ed Braunstein (Democratic) won by 8.9 points, 2022Ed Braunstein (Democratic) won by 9.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Side by side
Left column: BraunsteinRight column: Speranza
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBraunsteinNo published score for Speranza
- Races
- Won 8 of 8
- Won 0 of 2
How these are counted
The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,902
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWonName as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 27,02267.7% OtherRobert J. Speranza Other 12,73831.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,167
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 18,59054.4% RepublicanRobert J. Speranza Republican 15,55145.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,320
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 28,68354.8% RepublicanJohnalexander M. Sakelos Republican 23,60345.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,491
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 21,86065.3% RepublicanDavid L. Bressler Republican 11,63134.7%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,902
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWonName as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 27,02267.7% OtherRobert J. Speranza Other 12,73831.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1420.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,167
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 18,59054.4% RepublicanRobert J. Speranza Republican 15,55145.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,320
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 28,68354.8% RepublicanJohnalexander M. Sakelos Republican 23,60345.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,491
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 21,86065.3% RepublicanDavid L. Bressler Republican 11,63134.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,464
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd BraunsteinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Braunstein Democratic 33,25599.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2090.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,852
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. BraunsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,852100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,919
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. BraunsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,919100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,326
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward C. BraunsteinWon Democratic 15,26458.0% RepublicanVincent J. Tabone Republican 11,04342.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,382
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,12467.2% RepublicanRobert J. Speranza Republican 12,25832.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,503
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,503100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,769
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,19764.3% RepublicanPeter T. Boudouvas Republican 14,57235.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,045
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,55267.4% RepublicanJohn D. Ottulich Republican 8,49332.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,486
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,486100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,757
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,32961.6% RepublicanDouglas Prescott Republican 11,42838.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,549
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn Margaret CarrozzaWon Democratic 20,61253.5% RepublicanDouglas Prescott(incumbent) Republican 17,93746.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,034
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas PrescottWon(incumbent) Republican 19,15458.0% DemocraticWilliam A. Viscovich Democratic 13,88042.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,370
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas PrescottWon(incumbent) Republican 22,02552.0% DemocraticMorton C. Hillman(incumbent) Democratic 20,34548.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,105
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMorton C. HillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,86169.3% RepublicanJoan M. Vogt Republican 5,24430.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,716
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMorton C. HillmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,716100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,740
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMorton C. HillmanWon Democratic 13,68466.0% RepublicanPhilip Ragusa Republican 6,43031.0% OtherSteven R. Pezenik Other 6263.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,824
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulia HarrisonWon Democratic 24,45864.7% RepublicanKatherine Soldati Republican 13,36635.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,702
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,31774.3% RepublicanJoseph Kover Republican 5,56319.4% OtherCarmen Ricciardi Other 1,2064.2% OtherDennis R. Carroll Other 6162.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,443
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,95871.6% RepublicanJoseph Kover Republican 9,48528.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,527
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,16973.3% RepublicanJohn Paul Bianchi Republican 5,69120.7% OtherMyles E. Loughlin Other 1,6676.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,741
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,29274.3% RepublicanJohn Paul Bianchi Republican 8,43120.7% OtherJohn M. Bell Other 2,0185.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,502
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,57676.3% RepublicanJohn P. Bianchi Republican 5,72017.1% OtherJohn T. Blume Other 2,2066.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,519
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard Price StaviskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,30766.6% RepublicanJacqueline Delafuente Republican 16,21233.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,441
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuy R. BrewerWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,91181.2% OtherThelma D. Miller Other 5,53018.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,949
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuy R. BrewerWon Democratic 26,07476.8% RepublicanClarence W. Kenney Jr. Republican 7,87523.2%
- 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
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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.
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