New York Assembly District 47
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by William Colton Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
William ColtonDemocratic · Incumbent30 years since first winJohn J. RicottoneRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: William Colton (D) 60.5, David Sepiashvili (R) 39.1
- Last election
- William Colton (Democratic) won by 21.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ColtonRight column: Ricottone
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeColtonNo published score for Ricottone
- Races
- Won 15 of 15
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 30
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- William ColtonIncumbentDemocratic
- John J. RicottoneRepublican(Republican, Conservative, Stop Mamdani)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 27,052
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon Democratic 16,36560.5% RepublicanDavid Sepiashvili Republican 10,56639.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1210.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,362
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,50354.7% RepublicanDmitriy Kugel Republican 7,83845.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,514
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,85961.8% RepublicanBarbara Marino Republican 11,61238.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 430.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,026
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,52569.5% RepublicanFlorence A. Lasalle Republican 5,50130.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,336
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,87288.5% OtherMalka Shahar Other 2,41611.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 480.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,088
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,44770.9% RepublicanJoseph D. Baranello Republican 2,64129.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,312
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,37074.4% RepublicanJames Rippa Republican 4,94225.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,071
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,60565.8% RepublicanPhyllis Carbo Republican 4,45734.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,576
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,94972.7% RepublicanRussell C. Gallo Republican 5,62727.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,677
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,16878.5% RepublicanPhyllis Carbo Republican 2,50921.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,885
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,06494.8% OtherGlenn D. Bell Other 8215.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,242
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,68193.2% OtherRose Delgiudice Other 5616.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,147
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,03471.1% RepublicanNora DeAngelo Republican 4,97323.5% OtherVincent Cimato Other 1,1405.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,971
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,56463.9% RepublicanAnthony A. Laucella Republican 5,27835.3% IndependentJames Sutliff Independent 1290.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,173
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam ColtonWon Democratic 11,27465.7% RepublicanSergio Santomauro Republican 5,89934.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,893
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,95058.0% RepublicanNora DeAngelo Republican 5,65929.9% LibertarianJoseph V. Cardieri Libertarian 2,28412.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,234
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,26465.7% RepublicanNora DeAngelo Republican 7,97034.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,432
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,70284.9% OtherPaula Pellegrino Other 1,73015.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,871
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,13071.8% RepublicanJess J. Montemarano Republican 6,74128.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,790
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,51081.6% RepublicanJess J. Montemarano Republican 2,74815.4% OtherLouis F. Montrone Other 5323.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,701
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,08064.2% RepublicanRobert K. Marchese Republican 10,62135.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,427
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,85577.6% RepublicanNora DeAngelo Republican 3,66417.9% OtherFrank P. Taormina Other 6883.4% OtherAdrienne V. Marciano Other 2201.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,185
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,30869.9% RepublicanHenry Abatemaraco Republican 6,44424.6% OtherDominick J. Cartisano Other 1,0203.9% OtherAdrienne V. Marciano Other 4131.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,547
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,58977.0% RepublicanJohn Castaldo Republican 3,97718.5% OtherJoann Taormina Other 9814.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,920
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,71775.1% RepublicanNicholas J. Russello Republican 6,09518.5% OtherGilda O. Borriello Other 2,1086.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,896
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,07174.6% RepublicanJohn J. Raffaele Jr. Republican 4,80917.9% OtherMichael J. Ferraro Other 2,0167.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,430
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank J. BarbaroWon Democratic 24,52557.8% RepublicanJohn J. Raffaele Jr. Republican 13,75632.4% OtherJoseph Jiannetto Other 2,2835.4% OtherStanley Shaprio Other 1,8664.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,302
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSalvatore J. GriecoWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,98974.0% OtherIrving Yanoff Other 3,35913.8% OtherJoseph J. Sommario Other 2,95412.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,304
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSalvatore J. GriecoWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,47266.5% RepublicanLouis V. DeLuca Republican 11,83233.5%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). New York Assembly District 47, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/assembly/47. 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; 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:47
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