New York State Senate District 26

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Andrew Gounardes Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

Andrew GounardesDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Andrew Gounardes (D) 78.5, Vito J. Labella (R) 21.2

Tom StantenRepublican

Last election: Andrew Gounardes (Democratic) won by 57.3 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: Won 4 of 5; None listed
Years since first win: 4; Not available

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Andrew GounardesIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Tom StantenRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 116,403
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew GounardesWon	Democratic	91,40778.5%	78.5%
RepublicanVito J. Labella	Republican	24,63921.2%	21.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3570.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 88,486
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAndrew GounardesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	69,97679.1%	79.1%
RepublicanBrian Fox	Republican	17,76720.1%	20.1%
OtherMartha M. Rowen	Other	6650.8%	0.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	780.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 121,075
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrian KavanaghWon(incumbent)	Democratic	95,55278.9%	78.9%
RepublicanLester Chang	Republican	25,30120.9%	20.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2220.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 91,171
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrian KavanaghWon	Democratic	80,11387.9%	87.9%
RepublicanAnthony Arias	Republican	10,14511.1%	11.1%
OtherStuart J. Avrick	Other	9131.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 96,072
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDaniel SquadronWon(incumbent)	Democratic	95,46299.4%	99.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	6100.6%	0.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,526
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDaniel SquadronWon(incumbent)	Democratic	32,45986.5%	86.5%
RepublicanWave Chan	Republican	5,06713.5%	13.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 81,093
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDaniel SquadronWon(incumbent)	Democratic	70,30686.7%	86.7%
RepublicanJacqueline Haro	Republican	10,78713.3%	13.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 79,906
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLiz KruegerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	56,22270.4%	70.4%
RepublicanSaul J. Farber	Republican	23,63429.6%	29.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	500.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 122,692
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLiz KruegerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	92,04475.0%	75.0%
RepublicanTimothy L. Brown	Republican	30,64825.0%	25.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 80,788
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLiz KruegerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	64,48579.8%	79.8%
RepublicanPhillip Pidot	Republican	16,30320.2%	20.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 128,736
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLiz KruegerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	96,49275.0%	75.0%
RepublicanPeter D. McCoy	Republican	32,24425.1%	25.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 78,301
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLiz KruegerWon	Democratic	46,40259.3%	59.3%
RepublicanAndrew S. Eristoff	Republican	31,89940.7%	40.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 127,262
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	63,73150.1%	50.1%
DemocraticLiz Krueger	Democratic	63,53149.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 83,823
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	47,05856.1%	56.1%
DemocraticRobert J. Bellinson	Democratic	36,76543.9%	43.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 105,658
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	65,31461.8%	61.8%
DemocraticRobert J. Bellinson	Democratic	38,03436.0%	36.0%
OtherRobert C. Polhemus	Other	1,4411.4%	1.4%
OtherJulie Crane	Other	8690.8%	0.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 89,001
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	52,95159.5%	59.5%
DemocraticConrad M. Fox	Democratic	35,19239.5%	39.5%
OtherPeter J. Laviano	Other	8581.0%	1.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 114,003
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	68,52960.1%	60.1%
DemocraticConrad M. Foa	Democratic	45,47439.9%	39.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 58,756
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	36,58262.3%	62.3%
DemocraticJack Lester	Democratic	19,58233.3%	33.3%
OtherJoseph S. Lavezzo	Other	2,5924.4%	4.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 111,134
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	74,17266.7%	66.7%
DemocraticMichael B. Gordon	Democratic	36,96233.3%	33.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 64,728
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	46,66772.1%	72.1%
DemocraticMathew J. Shebar	Democratic	18,06127.9%	27.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 115,673
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	75,14865.0%	65.0%
DemocraticCharles S. Warren	Democratic	40,52535.0%	35.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 81,814
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	56,34668.9%	68.9%
DemocraticLouis Sepersky	Democratic	23,56828.8%	28.8%
OtherJoseph A. Lavezzo	Other	1,9002.3%	2.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 106,781
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	76,65271.8%	71.8%
DemocraticLouis Sepersky	Democratic	28,86027.0%	27.0%
OtherRita R. Tuite	Other	1,2691.2%	1.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 83,239
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	46,23855.5%	55.5%
DemocraticWilliam Woodward	Democratic	34,04640.9%	40.9%
OtherJoseph A. Lavezzo	Other	1,5971.9%	1.9%
OtherHarvey Baum	Other	1,3581.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 111,184
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	71,41964.2%	64.2%
DemocraticGeorge N. Spitz	Democratic	36,22432.6%	32.6%
OtherJohn Vanrossem	Other	3,5413.2%	3.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 89,581
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	51,90958.0%	58.0%
DemocraticJoan Davidson	Democratic	37,67242.0%	42.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 126,810
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	76,78760.5%	60.5%
DemocraticWilliam P. Maloney	Democratic	44,70735.3%	35.3%
OtherHenry Vanrossem	Other	5,3164.2%	4.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 122,707
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	77,09162.8%	62.8%
DemocraticGeorge N. Spitz	Democratic	37,78330.8%	30.8%
OtherHenry Vanrossem	Other	7,8336.4%	6.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 129,457
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRoy A. GoodmanWon	Republican	65,72950.8%	50.8%
DemocraticRichard A. Zeif	Democratic	43,32533.5%	33.5%
OtherJohn M. Burns	Other	12,7179.8%	9.8%
OtherBruce McAllister	Other	7,6865.9%	5.9%

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/sldu:26

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