New York Assembly District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joe DeStefano Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Joe DeStefanoRepublican · IncumbentJoshua P. SlaughterDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Joe DeStefano (R) 63.8, Trina R. Miles (D) 36.2
- Last election
- Joe DeStefano (Republican) won by 27.6 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Joshua P. SlaughterDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Joe DeStefanoIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 40,187
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe DeStefanoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph P. De Stefano Republican 25,62663.8% DemocraticTrina R. Miles Democratic 14,55536.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,508
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe DeStefanoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph P. De Stefano Republican 30,80656.5% DemocraticSteven Polgar Democratic 23,26642.7% OtherAdam Martin Other 4200.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,738
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe DeStefanoWonName as filed: Joseph P. Destefano Republican 20,91654.0% DemocraticClyde E. Parker Democratic 17,82246.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,511
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean MurrayWon(incumbent) Republican 29,08762.5% DemocraticGregory D. Schoen Democratic 17,40437.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,942
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean MurrayWon Republican 12,23351.1% DemocraticEdward J. Hennessey(incumbent) Democratic 11,70948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,351
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward J. HennesseyWon Democratic 19,29550.3% RepublicanDean Murray(incumbent) Republican 19,05649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,024
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean MurrayWon Republican 16,52153.3% DemocraticRobert T. Calarco Democratic 14,49346.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,846
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia A. EddingtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,33464.8% RepublicanScott J. Salimando Republican 16,51235.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,856
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia A. EddingtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,84959.0% RepublicanScott J. Salimando Republican 11,00741.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,107
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia A. EddingtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,36063.7% RepublicanFrederick Hall Republican 16,74736.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,363
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia A. EddingtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,22252.0% RepublicanLee Snead Republican 13,14148.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,096
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia A. EddingtonWon Democratic 21,36650.8% RepublicanLeah M. Jefferson Republican 20,73049.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,329
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDebra J. MazzarelliWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,53856.4% RepublicanIcilio W. Bianchi Republican 12,57042.9% LibertarianBruce A. Martin Libertarian 2210.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,147
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDebra J. MazzarelliWon(incumbent) Republican 23,06962.1% DemocraticKeith R. McHugh Democratic 13,03535.1% OtherCharles D. Hussey Other 1,0432.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,533
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDebra J. MazzarelliWon Republican 17,01154.0% DemocraticIcilio W. Bianchi(incumbent) Democratic 13,49942.8% OtherChristopher T. Moore Other 1,0233.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,667
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,14054.4% RepublicanJennifer A. Smith Republican 18,52745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,211
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon Democratic 14,14052.0% RepublicanFelix J. Grucci Jr. Republican 13,07148.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,626
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn PowellWon Republican 21,38552.6% DemocraticIcilio W. Bianchi(incumbent) Democratic 19,24147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,627
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,29954.0% RepublicanSalvatore P. Prisco Republican 9,76639.7% OtherRobin Dowsett Other 8493.5% OtherKenneth C. Diem Sr. Other 7132.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,304
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,55051.0% RepublicanSalvatore P. Prisco Republican 18,75449.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,895
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,96563.1% RepublicanPhilip M. Murphy Republican 9,93036.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,333
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,02653.9% RepublicanMartin J. Kerins Republican 22,30746.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,939
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,74855.0% RepublicanJason Allen Republican 16,19145.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,303
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,84859.7% RepublicanJoan T. Diedolf Republican 16,63334.4% OtherWilliam A. Matthews Other 2,8225.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,618
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,74663.9% RepublicanMartin B. Ashare Republican 10,30328.9% OtherLouis H. Muller Other 2,5697.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,396
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticIcilio W. BianchiWon Democratic 20,98345.2% RepublicanAnthony Coraci Republican 20,20843.6% OtherDavid A. Williams Other 4,2229.1% OtherAlice C. Johnson Other 9832.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,608
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles A. JerabekWon(incumbent) Republican 24,73364.1% DemocraticWilliam P. Quinn Democratic 12,69632.9% OtherLouis J. Palombi Other 1,1793.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,571
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 3, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles A. JerabekWon Republican 24,94354.7% DemocraticCharles J. Melton(incumbent) Democratic 19,59443.0% OtherPaul A. Dangelo Other 1,0342.3%
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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Election Wrld. (2026). New York Assembly District 3, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/assembly/3. Retrieved October 31, 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; 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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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026