New York State Senate District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Zellnor Myrie Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Zellnor MyrieDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Zellnor MyrieIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 108,212
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZellnor MyrieWon Democratic 107,49899.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7140.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,438
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZellnor MyrieWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,03699.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4020.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,229
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZellnor MyrieWon(incumbent) Democratic 99,49197.3% OtherTucker Coburn Other 2,5702.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1680.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,902
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZellnor MyrieWon Democratic 73,17492.7% IndependentJesse E. Hamilton(incumbent) Independent 5,7287.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,090
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse E. HamiltonWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,27294.0% RepublicanMenachem M. Raitport Republican 5,7065.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,485
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse E. HamiltonWon Democratic 32,04095.7% OtherMenachem M. Raitport Other 1,4454.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,731
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,11095.7% RepublicanRose Laney Republican 2,6833.2% OtherBrian Kelly Other 9381.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,969
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,59892.2% RepublicanAllan E. Romaguera Republican 4,3527.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,887
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric L. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,00093.1% RepublicanStephen A. Christopher Republican 5,8876.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,687
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEric AdamsWon Democratic 38,71397.5% OtherJames M. Gay Other 9742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,552
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl AndrewsWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,85197.5% OtherAnthony Herbert Other 1,7012.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,941
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl AndrewsWon Democratic 38,11290.9% RepublicanSalvatore Grupico Republican 3,8299.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,185
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin MarkowitzWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,76591.6% RepublicanDennis Healy Republican 4,6657.3% OtherHelen Parisette Other 7551.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,131
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin MarkowitzWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,50193.6% RepublicanUna M. Cook Republican 2,6306.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,113
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin MarkowitzWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,38892.3% RepublicanDavid Greene Republican 3,0606.4% OtherClarence John Other 6651.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,212
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin MarkowitzWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,16791.1% RepublicanSteven N. Jones Republican 3,0458.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,310
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin MarkowitzWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,65993.4% OtherKenneth E. Cook Other 1,7334.3% OtherYvonne Murray Other 9182.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,515
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAda L. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,09981.5% RepublicanAngel Diaz Republican 2,55313.8% LibertarianNellie R. Santiago Libertarian 8634.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,859
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAda L. SmithWon Democratic 28,16780.8% RepublicanArmando Demarino Republican 5,19114.9% OtherLuis W. Osorio Other 1,5014.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,781
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. BartosewiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,26387.3% RepublicanEileen Prashad Republican 2,51812.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,369
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. BartosewiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,20580.3% RepublicanSaid A. Alkhalidin Republican 6,63916.1% OtherThomas M. Long Other 1,5253.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,638
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. BartosewiczWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,28080.8% RepublicanArmando Demarino Republican 2,50011.0% OtherTito Velez Other 1,0454.6% OtherThomas M. Long Other 8133.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,700
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald HalperinWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,19175.2% RepublicanJay R. Berman Republican 18,59022.5% OtherMitchell H. Rosen Other 1,9192.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,207
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald HalperinWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,19379.2% RepublicanHarry Demell Republican 9,95213.8% OtherAdam Newton Other 3,1754.4% OtherPeter Vartholomatos Other 1,8872.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,219
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald HalperinWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,80577.6% RepublicanPaul Silverman Republican 17,94117.9% OtherLaura R. Pogostin Other 4,4734.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,170
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald HalperinWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,32974.9% RepublicanStewart A. Feigel Republican 15,09018.1% OtherStanley Miller Other 5,7516.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,993
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald HalperinWon(incumbent) Democratic 84,67868.3% RepublicanTheodore Schneider Republican 35,42928.6% OtherIrving Olaik Other 3,8863.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,215
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert B. LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,61763.0% RepublicanJoseph A. Darienzo Jr. Republican 17,26924.9% OtherJoseph Miosk Other 4,6476.7% OtherMichael I. Rickman Other 3,6825.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,906
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert B. LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,02758.2% RepublicanRonald J. Angelo Republican 24,88533.7% OtherSamuel Smaller Other 5,9948.1%
- 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 State Senate District 20, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/senate/20. 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/sldu:20
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