New York State Senate District 38

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bill Weber Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Bill Weber (R) 52.4, Elijah Reichlin (D) 45.2, Barbara J. Francis (O) 2.3

Bill WeberRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

Last election: Bill Weber (Republican) won by 7.2 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

All State Senate districts

Side by side

Left column: RandRight column: Weber

Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeWeberNo published score for Rand
Races: None listed; Won 2 of 2
Years since first win: Not available; 4

How these are counted

The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.

More about this race

Candidates on the ballot

Joseph W. RandDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
Bill WeberIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7

All State Senate districts

Democratic
Republican
Independent
Nonpartisan
More than one party
No member listed

Map settings

Color

PartyParty + pattern

Vote in New York

Trouble voting? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE. A nonpartisan coalition of civil-rights and voting-rights groups, not a government service. 866ourvote.org

Official results for New York

History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 132,286
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBill WeberWon	Republican	69,27852.4%	52.4%
DemocraticElijah Reichlin	Democratic	59,75345.2%	45.2%
OtherBarbara J. Francis	Other	3,0992.3%	2.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1560.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 99,072
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBill WeberWon	Republican	51,08551.6%	51.6%
DemocraticElijah Reichlin-Melnick(incumbent)	Democratic	47,87248.3%	48.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1150.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 131,893
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticElijah Reichlin-MelnickWon	Democratic	70,80953.7%	53.7%
RepublicanWilliam J. Weber Jr.	Republican	60,95546.2%	46.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1290.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 96,336
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid CarlucciWon(incumbent)	Democratic	63,00965.4%	65.4%
RepublicanC. Scott Vanderhoef	Republican	33,32734.6%	34.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 119,022
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid CarlucciWon(incumbent)	Democratic	77,31765.0%	65.0%
RepublicanThomas F. Deprisco	Republican	41,61235.0%	35.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	930.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 68,691
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid CarlucciWon(incumbent)	Democratic	47,52069.2%	69.2%
RepublicanDonna Held	Republican	21,17130.8%	30.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 106,888
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid CarlucciWon(incumbent)	Democratic	75,42870.6%	70.6%
RepublicanJanis A. Castaldi	Republican	31,46029.4%	29.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 97,163
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDavid S. CarlucciWon	Democratic	51,51553.0%	53.0%
RepublicanC. Scott Vanderhoef	Republican	45,60546.9%	46.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	430.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 134,004
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas P. MorahanWon(incumbent)	Republican	84,88663.4%	63.4%
DemocraticGregory B. Julian	Democratic	49,11836.6%	36.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 87,821
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas P. MorahanWon(incumbent)	Republican	55,12962.8%	62.8%
DemocraticNancy Lowhogan	Democratic	32,69237.2%	37.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 82,080
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas P. MorahanWon(incumbent)	Republican	80,77598.4%	98.4%
LibertarianJeff Bennett	Libertarian	1,3051.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 62,813
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas P. MorahanWon(incumbent)	Republican	58,60693.3%	93.3%
GreenLeslie Farney	Green	2,3103.7%	3.7%
OtherRichard Bruno	Other	1,8973.0%	3.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 127,389
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas P. MorahanWon	Republican	71,34256.0%	56.0%
DemocraticKenneth P. Zebrowski	Democratic	56,04744.0%	44.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 88,238
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph R. HollandWon(incumbent)	Republican	61,55169.8%	69.8%
DemocraticRicardo Ricky Sanchez	Democratic	26,68730.2%	30.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 114,168
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph R. HollandWon(incumbent)	Republican	68,32359.8%	59.8%
DemocraticChristopher Saintlawrence	Democratic	45,84540.2%	40.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 94,742
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph R. HollandWon(incumbent)	Republican	66,05669.7%	69.7%
DemocraticV. J. Pradhan	Democratic	28,68630.3%	30.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 126,144
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph R. HollandWon(incumbent)	Republican	71,22256.5%	56.5%
DemocraticDiana Hess	Democratic	54,92243.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 82,071
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoseph R. HollandWon	Republican	45,88755.9%	55.9%
DemocraticHarriet D. Cornell	Democratic	36,18444.1%	44.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 86,503
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene LevyWon(incumbent)	Republican	82,34495.2%	95.2%
OtherRobert F. Garrison	Other	4,1594.8%	4.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 72,762
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene LevyWon(incumbent)	Republican	51,94071.4%	71.4%
DemocraticJoel S. Berg	Democratic	17,57924.2%	24.2%
OtherWilliam A. Martin Jr.	Other	3,2434.5%	4.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 117,314
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanEugene LevyWon	Republican	79,09367.4%	67.4%
DemocraticJoseph Savarese	Democratic	33,58028.6%	28.6%
OtherRichard Bruno	Other	4,6414.0%	4.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 94,185
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLinda WinikowWon(incumbent)	Democratic	65,68269.7%	69.7%
RepublicanKenneth Harfenist	Republican	28,50330.3%	30.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 130,650
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLinda WinikowWon(incumbent)	Democratic	83,22063.7%	63.7%
RepublicanFrank A. Fornario	Republican	47,43036.3%	36.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 97,183
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLinda WinikowWon(incumbent)	Democratic	59,10460.8%	60.8%
RepublicanJohn C. Fellas	Republican	38,07939.2%	39.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 130,463
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLinda WinikowWon(incumbent)	Democratic	79,28260.8%	60.8%
RepublicanFrank A. Fornario	Republican	51,18139.2%	39.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 101,600
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticLinda WinikowWon	Democratic	51,46750.7%	50.7%
RepublicanDonald R. Ackerson(incumbent)	Republican	50,13349.3%	49.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 130,338
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald R. AckersonWon	Republican	56,92743.7%	43.7%
DemocraticArthur E. Athens	Democratic	50,96739.1%	39.1%
OtherEstelle Diroberts	Other	18,93514.5%	14.5%
OtherCharles J. Fenton	Other	3,5092.7%	2.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 118,875
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJay P. RolisonWon(incumbent)	Republican	70,29959.1%	59.1%
DemocraticDavid Lenefsky	Democratic	48,57640.9%	40.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 128,307
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJay P. RolisonWon(incumbent)	Republican	73,97557.6%	57.6%
DemocraticAlban E. Woolley	Democratic	44,81734.9%	34.9%
OtherMichael D. Lange	Other	7,0465.5%	5.5%
OtherJoseph A. Marvella	Other	2,4691.9%	1.9%

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.

Download and cite

CC BY 4.0 State data (JSON)Share image (PNG)

Cite this page

Election Wrld. (2026). New York State Senate District 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/senate/38. Retrieved October 31, 2026.

Embed this seat

<iframe src="https://www.electionwrld.com/embed/ny/senate/38" title="New York Senate District 38" width="100%" height="400" style="border:0;max-width:640px" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px">Data: <a href="https://www.electionwrld.com">Election Wrld</a>, CC BY 4.0</p>

Paste this into any web page. It shows the seat, its last result and the next election.

Sources

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:38

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