New York Senate District 27

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brian Kavanagh Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28

Grace LeeDemocratic4 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Brian Kavanagh (D) 99.1

Jason C. MurilloRepublican

Last election: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeLeeNo published score for Murillo
Races won and lost: 2-0; None on file
Years since first win on file: 4; Not available

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The current holder, Brian Kavanagh, is not on the candidate list.

Grace LeeDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Jason C. MurilloRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7

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History (29 elections for this seat)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrian KavanaghWon	Democratic	88,21799.1%	99.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	8070.9%	0.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 65,968
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrian KavanaghWon(incumbent)	Democratic	62,90695.4%	95.4%
OtherEric J. Rassi	Other	2,6844.1%	4.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3780.6%	0.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 129,042
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	127,94299.2%	99.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,1000.8%	0.8%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	107,233100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 124,075
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	118,37195.4%	95.4%
OtherStephen Roberts	Other	5,3174.3%	4.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3870.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 53,958
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent)	Democratic	46,12985.5%	85.5%
RepublicanFrank J. Scala	Republican	7,82914.5%	14.5%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon	Democratic	93,469100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 34,204
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl KrugerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	25,00473.1%	73.1%
OtherAvrahom Rosenberg	Other	9,15226.8%	26.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	480.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 45,106
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl KrugerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	42,06693.3%	93.3%
OtherVyacheslav Patrin	Other	3,0406.7%	6.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 29,521
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl KrugerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	27,66893.7%	93.7%
OtherMildred R. Mahoney	Other	1,8536.3%	6.3%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl KrugerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	60,65696.8%	96.8%
OtherStephen Walters	Other	2,0383.3%	3.3%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCarl KrugerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	37,11996.5%	96.5%
OtherStephen Walters	Other	1,3483.5%	3.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 106,175
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas K. DuaneWon(incumbent)	Democratic	88,04182.9%	82.9%
RepublicanKarol L. Murov	Republican	16,02115.1%	15.1%
IndependentSusan C. Davies	Independent	2,1132.0%	2.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 71,382
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticThomas K. DuaneWon	Democratic	61,32385.9%	85.9%
RepublicanKarol L. Murov	Republican	10,05914.1%	14.1%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCatherine M. AbateWon(incumbent)	Democratic	74,725100.0%	100.0%

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticCatherine M. AbateWon	Democratic	61,057100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 95,042
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	78,90383.0%	83.0%
RepublicanPatrick Kirchner	Republican	14,32215.1%	15.1%
OtherLarry Miller	Other	1,8171.9%	1.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 47,802
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	38,10079.7%	79.7%
RepublicanCharles H. Thompson	Republican	8,94718.7%	18.7%
OtherDouglas Balder	Other	7551.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 98,245
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	75,73677.1%	77.1%
RepublicanCharles H. Thompson	Republican	20,90321.3%	21.3%
OtherTimothy Mitchell	Other	1,6061.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,925
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	44,29683.7%	83.7%
RepublicanCharles H. Thompson	Republican	7,71814.6%	14.6%
OtherTimothy Mitchell	Other	9111.7%	1.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 105,481
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	83,77579.4%	79.4%
RepublicanCharles H. Thompson	Republican	19,95718.9%	18.9%
OtherTimothy Mitchell	Other	1,7491.7%	1.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 63,040
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	52,66783.5%	83.5%
RepublicanTed K. Hechtman	Republican	9,16414.5%	14.5%
OtherNancy J. Dzupin	Other	1,2091.9%	1.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 91,413
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	74,79681.8%	81.8%
RepublicanCharles H. Thompson	Republican	14,85016.2%	16.2%
OtherJoseph Laux	Other	1,7671.9%	1.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 61,121
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	50,23182.2%	82.2%
RepublicanJohn McCann	Republican	10,89017.8%	17.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 89,881
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	73,43881.7%	81.7%
RepublicanWilliam P. Kelly	Republican	14,03915.6%	15.6%
OtherTimothy Mitchell	Other	2,4042.7%	2.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 67,212
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	54,71481.4%	81.4%
RepublicanMilton Goldman	Republican	10,02814.9%	14.9%
OtherDora K. Ruff	Other	2,4703.7%	3.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 102,127
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticManfred OhrensteinWon(incumbent)	Democratic	76,45474.9%	74.9%
RepublicanTimothy Mitchell	Republican	25,67325.1%	25.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,599
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSidney A. VonlutherWon	Democratic	26,30068.1%	68.1%
RepublicanLeon B. Applewhaite	Republican	7,05718.3%	18.3%
OtherVeronica Powell	Other	5,24213.6%	13.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 41,727
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBasil A. PatersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	34,49582.7%	82.7%
RepublicanSolomon B. Petersen	Republican	6,32015.2%	15.2%
OtherAndrew Oliver Jr.	Other	9122.2%	2.2%

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:27

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026