New York Assembly District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marcela Mitaynes Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Carla DanielsonRepublicanMarcela MitaynesDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Marcela Mitaynes (D) 76.8, Erik S. Frankel (R) 22.9
- Last election
- Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic) won by 53.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DanielsonRight column: Mitaynes
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMitaynesNo published score for Danielson
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Marcela MitaynesIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Carla DanielsonRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,652
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcela MitaynesWon Democratic 22,00776.8% RepublicanErik S. Frankel Republican 6,55422.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 910.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,333
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcela MitaynesWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,17478.5% RepublicanTimothy Peterson Republican 4,11421.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,238
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcela MitaynesWon Democratic 27,95499.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2841.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,738
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,738100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,518
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,18187.9% RepublicanHenry Lallave Republican 3,28811.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 490.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,960
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,88788.0% OtherSandra A. Palaciosserrano Other 1,07312.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,553
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,91887.8% RepublicanHenry Lallave Republican 2,63512.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,156
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,49983.7% RepublicanHenry Lallave Republican 1,65516.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,753
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,30286.9% RepublicanLuis A. Garcia Republican 2,16111.5% OtherGrace Coen Other 2901.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,615
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,43186.3% RepublicanWashington G. Artus Republican 1,18413.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,152
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,44284.2% RepublicanAllan E. Romaguera Republican 2,71015.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,381
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,82981.5% RepublicanWashington G. Artus Republican 1,55218.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,549
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,68390.9% RepublicanHilario Laboy Republican 1,8669.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,014
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,58388.1% RepublicanThomas J. Faulkner Republican 1,43111.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,031
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,77385.9% RepublicanJoseph A. English Republican 1,4308.9% OtherOlga Gomez Other 4272.7% OtherJohn K. Ohara Other 4012.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,224
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFelix W. OrtizWon Democratic 8,57276.4% LibertarianJavier A. Nieves(incumbent) Libertarian 2,16419.3% OtherRobert Laporta Other 4884.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,899
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJavier A. NievesWon Democratic 13,12377.7% RepublicanEdwin Ramos Republican 2,98817.7% OtherOlga Gomez Other 7884.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,405
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. BrennanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,79377.1% RepublicanPeter Caranese Republican 2,61222.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,687
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. BrennanWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,06991.3% OtherOlga Gomez Other 1,6188.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,581
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. BrennanWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,43978.5% RepublicanSigmund G. Ruzycki Republican 2,46816.9% OtherMabel L. Marion Other 6744.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,285
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames F. BrennanWon Democratic 14,18354.0% RepublicanGerald M. Obrien Republican 9,81637.3% OtherLouise Finney Other 1,8697.1% OtherMargaret M. Treacy Other 4171.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,881
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FerrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,89474.9% RepublicanBrian Kelly Republican 3,07419.4% OtherJames P. McCall Other 9135.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,364
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FerrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,18766.4% RepublicanElinore M. Flynn Republican 7,17733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,179
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FerrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,62067.6% RepublicanAlice Demic Republican 5,55932.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,913
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FerrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,26153.0% RepublicanVincent Riccio Republican 12,65247.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,954
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph FerrisWon Democratic 11,82751.5% RepublicanVincent Riccio(incumbent) Republican 11,12748.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,332
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent RiccioWon(incumbent) Republican 18,79351.7% DemocraticJoseph Ferris Democratic 17,53948.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,991
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent RiccioWon(incumbent) Republican 16,81756.1% DemocraticGerald F. Scura Democratic 11,55238.5% OtherAlbert Anesh Other 1,6225.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,160
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent RiccioWon Republican 15,67250.3% DemocraticJoseph S. Levine(incumbent) Democratic 15,48849.7%
- 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.
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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:51
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