New York State Senate District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jessica Scarcella-SpantonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winRuslan ShamalRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D) 55.0, Marko Kepi (R) 44.6
- Last election
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic) won by 10.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: Scarcella-SpantonRight column: Shamal
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeScarcella-SpantonNo published score for Shamal
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jessica Scarcella-SpantonIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Affordable & Safe)
- Ruslan ShamalRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 86,832
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJessica Scarcella-SpantonWon Democratic 47,73755.0% RepublicanMarko Kepi Republican 38,70144.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3940.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,133
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJessica Scarcella-SpantonWon Democratic 29,55050.8% RepublicanJoseph L. Tirone Jr. Republican 28,50149.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 820.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,125
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,54877.4% OtherJustin Defillippo Other 17,33621.1% OtherJohn Jairo Rodriguez Other 1,0311.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2100.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,275
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,99568.9% RepublicanDavid Krainert Republican 18,08427.7% OtherJasmine L. Robinson Other 2,1963.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,185
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,86699.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3190.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,726
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,726100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,684
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,55377.0% RepublicanLisa Grey Republican 15,13123.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,071
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,90899.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1630.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,007
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,38678.6% RepublicanRichard Thomas Republican 12,62121.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,497
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,497100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,194
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane J. SavinoWon Democratic 39,83363.0% RepublicanAlfred B. Curtis Jr. Republican 23,36137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,338
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSeymour P. LachmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,86364.5% RepublicanAlfred B. Curtis Jr. Republican 11,47535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,262
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. GentileWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,07761.5% RepublicanRobert J. Dicarlo Republican 27,72137.8% OtherJohn P. Walker II Other 4640.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,027
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. GentileWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,64754.0% RepublicanChristopher J. Mega Republican 23,86545.0% IndependentThomas W. Hamilton Independent 3230.6% OtherJohn P. Walker II Other 1920.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,547
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent J. GentileWon Democratic 32,89650.2% RepublicanJohn M. Gangemi Republican 20,69031.6% OtherRobert J. Dicarlo(incumbent) Other 11,96118.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,417
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. DicarloWon Republican 32,11055.0% DemocraticVincent J. Gentile Democratic 23,84740.8% OtherArnaldo A. Ferraro Other 2,4604.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,472
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher J. MegaWon(incumbent) Republican 47,95167.1% DemocraticIsabelle M. Verdini Democratic 23,52132.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,786
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher J. MegaWon(incumbent) Republican 23,92163.3% DemocraticTimothy Driscoll Democratic 13,86536.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,554
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher J. MegaWon(incumbent) Republican 44,99264.7% DemocraticAnn Faulkner English Democratic 24,56235.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,805
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher J. MegaWon(incumbent) Republican 26,73451.6% DemocraticJoseph G. Montalto Democratic 25,07148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,872
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristopher J. MegaWon Republican 44,47253.0% DemocraticJoseph G. Montalto(incumbent) Democratic 39,40047.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,222
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph G. MontaltoWon Democratic 27,79650.3% RepublicanChristopher J. Mega(incumbent) Republican 27,42649.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,321
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVander L. BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,77588.3% RepublicanFrances Ford Republican 3,54611.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,743
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVander L. BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,30884.9% RepublicanRoy G. Vanasco Republican 3,43515.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,086
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVander L. BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,30286.7% RepublicanMadgie Ford Republican 4,26611.8% OtherArthur Goldberg Other 5181.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,715
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVander L. BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,48494.3% OtherJohn T. Brazzel Other 1,2315.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,508
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarol BellamyWon Democratic 50,31464.1% RepublicanNathaniel Hendricks Republican 22,90129.2% OtherPhilip Leone Other 5,2936.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,441
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. MarchiWon(incumbent) Republican 68,57573.4% DemocraticEdward T. Pulaski Democratic 20,38121.8% OtherNorma E. Cossey Other 4,4854.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,680
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. MarchiWon(incumbent) Republican 56,43257.8% DemocraticDaniel D. Leddy Jr. Democratic 38,61539.5% OtherHerman Zukowsky Other 2,6332.7%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). New York State Senate District 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/senate/23. 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:23
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