New York Assembly District 72
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Manny De Los Santos Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Manny De Los SantosDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Manny De Los Santos (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Manny De Los SantosIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,693
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticManny De Los SantosWon Democratic 30,43999.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2540.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,492
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticManny De Los SantosWon Democratic 17,26098.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2321.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,633
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen De La RosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,40599.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2280.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,158
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen N. De LaRosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,31794.5% RepublicanRonny Goodman Republican 1,8415.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,217
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen N. De LaRosaWon Democratic 37,03299.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1850.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,375
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuillermo LinaresWon Democratic 12,22691.4% RepublicanRonnie Cabrera Republican 1,1498.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,821
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGabriela RosaWon Democratic 28,81593.5% RepublicanRonnie Cabrera Republican 2,0066.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,563
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuillermo LinaresWon Democratic 14,16591.0% RepublicanDan Russo Republican 1,3828.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,379
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,71894.2% RepublicanWilliam Buran Republican 1,6615.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,748
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17690.0% RepublicanMartin Chicon Republican 1,1097.0% OtherFrancesca Castellanos Other 4632.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,203
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,23091.8% RepublicanMartin Chicon Republican 1,9738.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,373
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,82085.0% RepublicanNilda Luz Rexach Republican 1,32012.7% IndependentJose Reyes Independent 2332.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,513
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,72492.0% RepublicanNilda Luz Rexach Republican 1,6107.2% OtherDavid J. Brashe Other 1790.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,441
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,38792.2% RepublicanFaisal Sipra Republican 7935.9% IndependentElizabeth Elliotte Independent 2611.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,678
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAdriano EspaillatWon Democratic 15,09880.8% LibertarianJohn Brian Murtaugh(incumbent) Libertarian 2,25612.1% RepublicanHector Ramirez Republican 1,1746.3% OtherTheo Maltas Other 1500.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,239
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,90185.5% RepublicanNilda Luz Rexach Republican 1,33814.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,207
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,64280.6% RepublicanNilda Luz Rexach Republican 2,39718.1% OtherDoris Kelly Other 1681.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,231
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,231100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,843
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,73382.0% RepublicanBlas P. Miranda Republican 4,11018.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,376
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,11184.2% RepublicanJulia Maldonado Republican 2,26515.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,607
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,77776.3% RepublicanJulia Maldonado Republican 5,25021.3% OtherFrederick Hille Other 5802.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,719
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Brian MurtaughWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,85482.9% RepublicanLeonard B. Guttman Republican 2,86517.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,837
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo DeltoroWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,45784.0% OtherWilma J. Sena Other 2,19314.8% OtherEfrain Gonzalez Other 1871.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,653
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo DeltoroWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,653100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,285
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo DeltoroWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,47794.7% OtherSusan Tully Other 8085.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,334
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngelo DeltoroWon Democratic 8,54882.7% RepublicanRuben Estrada Republican 1,06610.3% OtherMoses Laboy Other 7207.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,680
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge W. MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,96677.2% RepublicanRobert Anazagasti Republican 2,94914.3% OtherCharles M. Gadsen Other 1,7658.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,786
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge W. MillerWon Democratic 5,10975.3% RepublicanHannah Young Republican 90413.3% OtherDorothy Pearson Other 77311.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,961
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 72, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles B. RangelWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,63688.9% RepublicanJames H. Tatem Republican 1,32511.1%
- 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 72, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/assembly/72. 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:72
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