New York State Senate District 37
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Shelley Mayer Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Thomas H. Fix JrRepublicanShelley MayerDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Shelley Mayer (D) 61.7, Tricia S. Lindsay (R) 38.2
- Last election
- Shelley Mayer (Democratic) won by 23.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FixRight column: Mayer
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMayerNo published score for Fix
- Races
- None listed
- Won 7 of 8
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 8
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Candidates on the ballot
- Shelley MayerIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Thomas H. Fix JrRepublican
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 147,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShelley MayerWon Democratic 90,88161.7% RepublicanTricia S. Lindsay Republican 56,28438.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 590.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,927
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShelley MayerWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,13061.1% RepublicanFrank F. Murtha Republican 42,76738.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 300.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,185
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShelley MayerWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,12462.5% RepublicanLiviu Saimovici Republican 54,02637.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,839
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShelley MayerWon Democratic 76,839100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,399
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge LatimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,11655.6% RepublicanJulia P. Killian Republican 58,16444.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,005
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge S. LatimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,09252.2% RepublicanJoseph L. Dillon Republican 34,91347.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,810
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge S. LatimerWon Democratic 64,23654.1% RepublicanBob Cohen Republican 54,57445.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,046
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzi OppenheimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,88850.4% RepublicanBob Cohen Republican 45,15849.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 00.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,898
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzi OppenheimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 78,86262.6% RepublicanLiz Feld Republican 47,03637.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,970
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzi OppenheimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,970100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,956
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzi OppenheimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,18970.0% RepublicanMichael R. Glanatasio Republican 34,76730.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,787
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSuzi OppenheimerWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,76765.7% RepublicanIrving A. Scharf Republican 25,74032.7% OtherDolores M. Agins Other 1,2801.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,184
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent L. Leibell IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 81,06695.2% OtherJames J. Hamilton Other 4,1184.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,493
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent L. Leibell IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 58,61095.3% OtherJames J. Hamilton Other 2,8834.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,566
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent L. Leibell IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 65,94457.1% DemocraticMichael D. Zarin Democratic 44,18838.2% OtherJoseph G. Whelan Jr. Other 2,8312.5% OtherJames J. Hamilton Other 2,6032.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,196
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVincent L. Leibell IIIWon Republican 61,73961.0% DemocraticAlfred B. Delbello Democratic 37,23236.8% OtherAdele M. Sarlitto Other 2,2252.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,423
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge E. PatakiWon Republican 67,89354.6% DemocraticMarshall S. Belkin Democratic 34,26327.5% OtherMary B. Goodhue(incumbent) Other 17,88914.4% OtherJames J. Hamilton Other 4,3783.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,273
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 62,39371.5% DemocraticCynthia F. Johnson Democratic 20,82523.9% OtherJames J. Hamilton Other 4,0554.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,177
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 91,59496.2% OtherPaul A. Rossney Other 3,5833.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,159
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 61,22172.7% DemocraticRichard L. Barbuto Democratic 20,88124.8% OtherPaul A. Rossney Other 2,0572.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,565
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 92,16574.0% DemocraticRichard T. Murray Democratic 29,49523.7% OtherPatricia A. Vasta Other 2,9052.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,416
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 67,53370.0% DemocraticMichael E. Timm Democratic 25,78326.7% OtherJames K. Fitzpatrick Other 3,1003.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,102
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon(incumbent) Republican 84,34768.5% DemocraticArthur Goodman Democratic 34,22627.8% OtherJoseph P. Jennings Other 4,5293.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,162
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary B. GoodhueWon Republican 64,64867.2% DemocraticHoward S. Pozmanter Democratic 29,57930.8% OtherRobert M. Posey Other 1,9352.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,185
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard GordonWon(incumbent) Republican 85,06289.4% OtherMark M. Kapikian Other 10,12310.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,238
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard GordonWon(incumbent) Republican 64,23163.5% DemocraticGeorge E. Deren Democratic 37,00736.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,323
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBernard GordonWon(incumbent) Republican 90,59067.4% DemocraticKenneth J. Finger Democratic 43,73332.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,962
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard E. SchermerhornWon Republican 78,35558.1% DemocraticPaul F. Mundt Democratic 56,60741.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,607
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanD. Clinton DominickWon(incumbent) Republican 90,69960.2% DemocraticAlfred F. Cavalari Democratic 48,81132.4% OtherEstelle Diroberts Other 11,0977.4%
- 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:37
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