New York Assembly District 5

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Doug Smith Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Victoria A. RussellDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Doug Smith (R) 67.1, James M. Anthony (D) 32.9

Doug SmithRepublican · Incumbent

Last election: Doug Smith (Republican) won by 34.2 points, 2022
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Victoria A. RussellDemocratic
Doug SmithIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

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History (28 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 49,526
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDoug SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Douglas M. Smith	Republican	33,24367.1%	67.1%
DemocraticJames M. Anthony	Democratic	16,27832.9%	32.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	50.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 60,733
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDoug SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Douglas M. Smith	Republican	37,21061.3%	61.3%
DemocraticAlfred Ianacci	Democratic	23,51638.7%	38.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 42,743
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDoug SmithWonName as filed: Douglas M. Smith	Republican	25,07558.7%	58.7%
DemocraticTimothy L. Hall	Democratic	17,66841.3%	41.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,547
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlfred C. GrafWon(incumbent)	Republican	33,38463.5%	63.5%
DemocraticDeborah L. Slinkosky	Democratic	18,31334.9%	34.9%
LibertarianJames Smith	Libertarian	8241.6%	1.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,333
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlfred C. GrafWon(incumbent)	Republican	16,96867.0%	67.0%
DemocraticDeborah L. Slinkosky	Democratic	8,36533.0%	33.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,566
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlfred C. GrafWon(incumbent)	Republican	24,43858.8%	58.8%
DemocraticVictor E. Salamone	Democratic	17,12841.2%	41.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,981
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlfred C. GrafWon	Republican	17,81049.5%	49.5%
DemocraticKenneth J. Mangan	Democratic	10,58829.4%	29.4%
IndependentGinny A. Fields(incumbent)	Independent	7,57921.1%	21.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,525
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGinny A. FieldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	30,19163.5%	63.5%
RepublicanJohn W. Bugler	Republican	17,33436.5%	36.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,232
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGinny A. FieldsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,40660.9%	60.9%
RepublicanWilliam M. Faulk Jr.	Republican	11,82639.1%	39.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 51,469
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticGinny A. FieldsWon	Democratic	29,10656.5%	56.5%
RepublicanJohn W. Bugler	Republican	22,36343.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,830
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven LevyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,95069.0%	69.0%
RepublicanKathleen A. Brand	Republican	9,88031.0%	31.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,613
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven LevyWon	Democratic	27,43874.9%	74.9%
RepublicanThomas E. Sarsfield	Republican	9,17525.1%	25.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,938
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,28258.9%	58.9%
RepublicanPierce F. Cohalan	Republican	10,01338.6%	38.6%
OtherThomas J. Desmond	Other	6432.5%	2.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,645
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,34466.4%	66.4%
RepublicanFrancis P. Murphy	Republican	11,30133.6%	33.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,447
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,20653.7%	53.7%
RepublicanFrancis P. Murphy	Republican	12,24146.3%	46.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,867
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,99155.7%	55.7%
RepublicanTeresa Stango	Republican	13,01536.3%	36.3%
OtherKathleen M. Thierfelder	Other	1,5364.3%	4.3%
OtherAndrew Q. Chappell	Other	1,3253.7%	3.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 21,988
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,84863.0%	63.0%
RepublicanCarmen M. Hines	Republican	5,85426.6%	26.6%
OtherRobert J. Oleary	Other	1,2555.7%	5.7%
OtherMary C. Fountaine	Other	1,0314.7%	4.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,731
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,62660.5%	60.5%
RepublicanPeter R. Daly	Republican	12,24934.3%	34.3%
OtherThomas Leirer	Other	1,0943.1%	3.1%
OtherJohn P. Moran	Other	7622.1%	2.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,252
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	15,99068.8%	68.8%
RepublicanCarmen M. Hines	Republican	7,26231.2%	31.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 36,403
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	21,28758.5%	58.5%
RepublicanJane M. Mueller	Republican	13,61937.4%	37.4%
OtherArthur L. Comstock	Other	1,4974.1%	4.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 26,325
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,32262.0%	62.0%
RepublicanVirginia E. Allen	Republican	9,23535.1%	35.1%
OtherJohn P. Moran	Other	7682.9%	2.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 32,701
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,09358.4%	58.4%
RepublicanMark Strand	Republican	13,60841.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,740
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	13,87553.9%	53.9%
RepublicanWilliam R. Suckow	Republican	11,86546.1%	46.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 33,785
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon(incumbent)	Democratic	19,53657.8%	57.8%
RepublicanAbraham Almany	Republican	14,24942.2%	42.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 25,913
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPaul E. HarenbergWon	Democratic	12,08546.6%	46.6%
RepublicanDennis Odoherty(incumbent)	Republican	11,69845.1%	45.1%
OtherPatrick H. Barrett	Other	1,8687.2%	7.2%
OtherAntoinette M. Hechtman	Other	2621.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,053
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDennis OdohertyWon	Republican	19,67350.4%	50.4%
DemocraticMichael E. Okeefe	Democratic	10,82627.7%	27.7%
OtherRita G. Wederman	Other	8,02820.6%	20.6%
OtherRaymond A. Harlow Jr.	Other	5261.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 39,748
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWilliam L. BurnsWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,88745.0%	45.0%
DemocraticMichael P. Andrews	Democratic	12,47831.4%	31.4%
OtherPasquale Curcio	Other	8,42821.2%	21.2%
OtherMichael A. Graziano	Other	9552.4%	2.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 46,033
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Assembly District 5, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWilliam L. BurnsWon(incumbent)	Republican	21,14945.9%	45.9%
DemocraticHarry E. Seidell	Democratic	13,72429.8%	29.8%
OtherJohn J. Conroy	Other	10,19422.1%	22.1%
OtherLaterio L. Parisi	Other	9662.1%	2.1%

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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