New York Assembly District 83
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Carl Heastie Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Carl HeastieDemocratic · Incumbent26 years since first winJames Washington-WardOther
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Carl Heastie (D) 88.4, Stephanie Liggio (R) 11.5
- Last election
- Carl Heastie (Democratic) won by 76.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HeastieRight column: Washington-Ward
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHeastieNo published score for Washington-Ward
- Races
- Won 13 of 13
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 26
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Carl HeastieIncumbentDemocratic
- James Washington-WardOther(Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 34,297
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl HeastieWon Democratic 30,32288.4% RepublicanStephanie Liggio Republican 3,93411.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 410.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,977
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,49692.6% RepublicanTristann Ma Davis Republican 1,4667.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,099
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,15192.8% RepublicanBrenton Ritchie Republican 1,7114.2% OtherRegina Cartagena Other 1,2193.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,789
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,79296.7% RepublicanAston G. Lee Republican 6322.1% OtherRegina Cartagena Other 3651.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,997
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,95899.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,580
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,04096.3% RepublicanBenjamin Holloway Republican 5403.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,239
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,29497.3% RepublicanDavid S. Glover Republican 7672.2% GreenTrevor Archer Green 1780.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,679
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,31898.0% OtherPatrick McManus Other 2771.6% GreenTrevor Archer Green 840.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,493
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,58497.1% RepublicanMichel Blot Republican 9092.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,000
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,11394.1% RepublicanWillie Bowman Republican 7414.9% GreenTrevor Archer Green 1461.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,711
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,711100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,272
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,42594.1% RepublicanDulles Rakal Republican 7054.9% OtherCurtis Brooks Other 1421.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,936
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl E. HeastieWon Democratic 21,36893.2% RepublicanTina Taylor Republican 1,3856.0% OtherJoseph A. Sauerzopf Other 1830.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,847
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSamuel D. Bea Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,43291.6% RepublicanDulles Rakal Republican 8705.2% OtherRupert A. Green Other 5453.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,174
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSamuel D. Bea Jr.Won Democratic 19,01589.8% RepublicanCalvin Johnson Jr. Republican 1,4086.7% OtherRupert A. Green Other 4452.1% OtherJames Coleman Other 3061.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,876
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SeabrookWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,67783.0% RepublicanDorothy R. Robinson Republican 2,08211.0% OtherRupert A. Green Other 7433.9% LibertarianMichael Graham Libertarian 3742.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,564
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SeabrookWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,52987.6% RepublicanDorothy R. Robinson Republican 3,03512.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,667
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerrence M. ZaleskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,86862.3% RepublicanJohn A. Zenkewich Republican 7,01634.0% OtherJohn J. Barry Other 7833.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,027
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerrence M. ZaleskiWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,22455.5% RepublicanJames V. Simmonds Republican 6,92122.3% OtherStonewall Odom II Other 6,88222.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,553
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerrence M. ZaleskiWon Democratic 13,71753.7% RepublicanJoseph A. Rauso Republican 10,52441.2% OtherFernando Fuentes Other 1,3125.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,651
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNicholas A. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 23,29063.5% DemocraticShirley K. Werthamer Democratic 12,56034.3% OtherDorothy R. Hamilton Other 8012.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,557
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNicholas A. SpanoWon(incumbent) Republican 18,26361.8% DemocraticKenneth Brown Democratic 10,25234.7% OtherJohn James Barry Other 1,0423.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,685
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FriedmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,43569.4% RepublicanMichael Griffen Republican 5,56823.5% OtherJohn E. McCarthy Other 1,6827.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,827
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FriedmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,67770.5% RepublicanPeter D. Gildea Republican 4,87723.4% OtherDaniel B. Meade Other 1,2736.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,892
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge FriedmanWon Democratic 20,70767.0% RepublicanFrank Gildea Republican 10,18533.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,871
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton G. HechtWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,84975.7% RepublicanPerry Mastrangelo Republican 5,15117.8% OtherPeter Vissaris Other 1,8716.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,428
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton G. HechtWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,54461.1% RepublicanFrank Gildea Republican 16,88438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,073
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton G. HechtWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,62571.9% RepublicanBruce I. Friedkin Republican 8,44828.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,069
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton G. HechtWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,34064.7% RepublicanFrank Gildea Republican 12,72935.3%
- 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:83
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