New York State Senate District 42
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by James Skoufis Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jennifer R. FigueroaRepublicanJames SkoufisDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: James Skoufis (D) 54.5, Dorey F. Houle (R) 45.5
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- James SkoufisIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Jennifer R. FigueroaRepublican
- Joshua BlumenthalOther(Conservative)
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- Last election
- James Skoufis (Democratic) won by 9.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FigueroaRight column: Skoufis
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSkoufisNo published score for Figueroa
- Races
- None listed
- Won 7 of 7
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- James SkoufisIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Jennifer R. FigueroaRepublican
- Joshua BlumenthalOther(Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 134,805
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames SkoufisWon Democratic 73,42054.5% RepublicanDorey F. Houle Republican 61,30845.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 770.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,059
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames SkoufisWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,72850.7% RepublicanDorey Houle Republican 48,29649.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,164
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike MartucciWon Republican 67,74550.5% DemocraticJen Metzger(incumbent) Democratic 66,37649.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 430.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,864
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJen MetzgerWon Democratic 52,29251.8% RepublicanAnn G. Rabbitt Republican 48,57248.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,240
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 68,50261.0% DemocraticPramilla S. Malick Democratic 43,66738.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,787
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 49,787100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,374
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 72,374100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,307
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 52,53359.5% DemocraticDavid A. Sager Democratic 35,74540.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,736
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 66,736100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,984
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 50,58156.8% DemocraticSusan E. Zimet Democratic 38,40343.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,948
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 68,29386.5% OtherSandra Oxford Other 10,65513.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,776
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. BonacicWon(incumbent) Republican 49,71690.8% LibertarianJennifer Rog Libertarian 2,5314.6% OtherMatthew T. Tierney Other 2,5294.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,363
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 93,09172.0% RepublicanJoseph P. Sullivan Republican 36,27228.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,750
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 75,42970.0% RepublicanAnthony S. Esposito Republican 30,48728.3% OtherJoseph P. Sullivan Other 1,8341.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,507
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon Democratic 72,18054.1% RepublicanMichael J. Hoblock Jr.(incumbent) Republican 61,32745.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,199
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael J. Hoblock Jr.Won Republican 68,63056.2% DemocraticJames P. McCaffrey Democratic 45,61137.3% LibertarianRuth S. Klepper Libertarian 6,1715.0% OtherJoseph P. Sullivan Other 1,7871.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,052
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 91,23267.1% RepublicanDaniel A. Ehring Republican 40,57229.8% LibertarianNorman D. Tillman Libertarian 4,2483.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,258
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 72,09567.2% RepublicanMark A. Stuart Republican 35,16332.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,899
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 94,33869.4% RepublicanG. Scott Morgan Republican 41,56130.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,555
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 73,34967.0% RepublicanPeter G. Crummey Republican 36,20633.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,077
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 90,98063.1% RepublicanJoseph C. Frangella Republican 50,37335.0% OtherG. Scott Morgan Other 2,7241.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,877
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 90,80172.1% RepublicanJames C. Sheehan Republican 33,24926.4% OtherPaul C. Morgan Other 1,8271.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 145,148
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 98,04267.5% RepublicanM. E. Dumas Republican 41,53228.6% OtherPaul C. Morgan Other 5,5743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,868
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 79,44063.1% RepublicanRobert G. Prentiss Republican 46,42836.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,376
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 86,65857.6% RepublicanArnold W. Proskin Republican 63,71842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,896
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward C. Nolan Jr.Won Democratic 67,90250.7% RepublicanCarl E. Touhey Republican 63,85747.7% OtherPaul C. Morgan Other 2,1371.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,378
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter B. LangleyWon(incumbent) Republican 87,89256.9% DemocraticLeonard A. Weiss Democratic 66,48643.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,986
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald B. StaffordWon(incumbent) Republican 103,986100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,840
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 42, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald B. StaffordWon(incumbent) Republican 87,66375.0% DemocraticRichard A. Freed Sr. Democratic 29,17725.0%
- 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:42
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