New York Assembly District 98
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karl Brabenec Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Karl BrabenecRepublican · Incumbent12 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Karl Brabenec (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Karl BrabenecIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 42,490
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl BrabenecWon Republican 42,06399.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4271.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,251
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl BrabenecWon(incumbent) Republican 30,17863.9% DemocraticBruce M. Levine Democratic 17,01336.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 600.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,043
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl BrabenecWon(incumbent) Republican 41,50298.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5411.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,819
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl BrabenecWon(incumbent) Republican 24,98562.8% DemocraticScott Martens Democratic 14,83437.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,367
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl BrabenecWon(incumbent) Republican 29,10559.0% DemocraticAron B. Wieder Democratic 19,88340.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3790.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,967
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKarl A. BrabenecWon Republican 12,94337.0% DemocraticElisa A. Tutini Democratic 12,90636.9% OtherDaniel G. Castricone Other 9,11826.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,088
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn G. RabbittWon(incumbent) Republican 25,02455.5% DemocraticGerard T. McQuade Jr. Democratic 20,06444.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,424
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAileen M. GuntherWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,29999.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1250.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,630
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAileen M. GuntherWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,630100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,625
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAileen M. GuntherWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,625100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,108
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAileen M. GuntherWon Democratic 31,108100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,431
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,52766.3% RepublicanWilliam A. Brenner Republican 8,88830.2% OtherGerald W. McMurrer Other 6152.1% GreenJean R. Raboff Green 4011.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,923
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,84968.8% RepublicanWilliam A. Brenner Republican 12,25129.2% OtherGerald W. McMurrer Other 8232.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,927
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,56394.3% OtherGerald W. McMurrer Other 1,3645.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,979
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,44794.7% OtherGerald W. McMurrer Other 1,5325.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,845
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,93264.0% RepublicanLydia A. Fish Republican 12,91336.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,216
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJacob E. Gunther IIIWon Democratic 26,50258.6% RepublicanAnthony Ingrassia Republican 18,71441.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,834
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard I. CoombeWon(incumbent) Republican 24,39590.9% OtherMaria R. Piccione Other 2,4399.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,829
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard I. CoombeWon(incumbent) Republican 31,47395.9% OtherJames E. Kosier Other 1,3564.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,698
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard I. CoombeWon(incumbent) Republican 24,49895.3% OtherKenneth A. Ford Other 1,2004.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,928
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard I. CoombeWon(incumbent) Republican 33,57096.1% OtherMary S. Roe Other 1,3583.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,510
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard I. CoombeWon Republican 26,70369.3% DemocraticGertrude T. Hingos Democratic 11,80730.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,968
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond M. KisorWon(incumbent) Republican 38,63074.3% DemocraticVerben Konviser Democratic 13,33825.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,194
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond M. KisorWon Republican 23,49953.2% DemocraticDennis Greenwald Democratic 18,02740.8% OtherSondra Bauernfeind Other 2,6686.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,256
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean AmatucciWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,74068.9% RepublicanH. Robert Eccleston Republican 17,51631.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,537
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJean AmatucciWon Democratic 24,21952.0% RepublicanLouis Ingrassia(incumbent) Republican 22,31848.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,315
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLouis IngrassiaWon Republican 23,77845.5% DemocraticJack A. Schlosser Democratic 20,60939.4% OtherGeorge Neuhaus Other 6,98813.4% OtherThomas Sarro Other 9401.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,263
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEmeel S. BetrosWon(incumbent) Republican 24,06858.3% DemocraticVictor C. Waryas Democratic 17,19541.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,571
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Assembly District 98, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEmeel S. BetrosWon Republican 23,61751.8% DemocraticVictor C. Waryas(incumbent) Democratic 21,37846.9% OtherFrancis M. Cannon Other 5761.3%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). New York Assembly District 98, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/assembly/98. 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:98
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