New York State Senate District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pat Fahy Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Pat FahyDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winMartha G. McHughRepublican
Last result · 2024 general: Pat Fahy (D) 55.9, Ted Danz Jr. (R) 44.0
- Earlier results
- Neil D. Breslin (Democratic) won by 10.3 points, 2022Michelle Hinchey (Democratic) won by 2.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 146,730
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat FahyWonName as filed: Patricia A. Fahy Democratic 81,97655.9% RepublicanTed Danz Jr. Republican 64,59944.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1550.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,276
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,63155.1% RepublicanRichard M. Amedure Jr. Republican 52,57044.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 750.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,526
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle HincheyWon Democratic 78,10250.5% RepublicanRichard M. Amedure Jr. Republican 75,03448.6% OtherRobert D. Alft Jr. Other 1,2800.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,375
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge A. Amedore Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 68,25955.8% DemocraticPat Courtneystrong Democratic 54,11644.2%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 146,730
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat FahyWonName as filed: Patricia A. Fahy Democratic 81,97655.9% RepublicanTed Danz Jr. Republican 64,59944.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1550.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,276
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,63155.1% RepublicanRichard M. Amedure Jr. Republican 52,57044.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 750.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,526
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle HincheyWon Democratic 78,10250.5% RepublicanRichard M. Amedure Jr. Republican 75,03448.6% OtherRobert D. Alft Jr. Other 1,2800.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,375
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge A. Amedore Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 68,25955.8% DemocraticPat Courtneystrong Democratic 54,11644.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,847
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge A. Amedore Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 84,71662.8% DemocraticSara K. Niccoli Democratic 50,07137.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 600.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,562
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge A. Amedore Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 53,55356.0% DemocraticCecilia Tkaczyk Democratic 42,00944.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,245
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge A. Amedore Jr.Won Republican 63,14150.0% DemocraticCecilia F. Tkaczyk Democratic 63,10450.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,220
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,72453.6% RepublicanRobert L. Domenici Republican 40,40840.3% OtherMichael J. Carey Other 5,9806.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1080.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,291
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 101,79489.8% OtherCharlie Voelker Other 11,49710.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,616
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,763
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,19760.3% RepublicanMichael F. Conners II Republican 53,56639.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,768
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNeil D. BreslinWon(incumbent) Democratic 75,91072.5% RepublicanPeter M. Belenchia Republican 28,85827.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,726
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 67,32095.2% GreenEllen M. Connett Green 3,4064.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,922
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 56,922100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,297
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 59,16967.8% DemocraticStephen Burke Democratic 28,12832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,218
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 58,82675.2% DemocraticStephen Burke Democratic 16,85921.6% OtherCharles T. Savidge Other 2,5333.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,579
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames W. WrightWon Republican 53,60156.7% DemocraticJohn C. Kiechle Democratic 26,10527.6% OtherShirley Taber Other 14,87315.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,222
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. McHughWon(incumbent) Republican 56,51375.1% DemocraticMary K. Dowd Democratic 18,04224.0% IndependentAnita Maxwell Independent 6670.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,278
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. McHughWon(incumbent) Republican 74,278100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,661
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. McHughWon(incumbent) Republican 52,661100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,773
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. McHughWon Republican 69,78666.6% DemocraticNorma Bartle Democratic 33,39431.9% OtherBruce L. Evans Other 1,5931.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,380
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. Douglas BarclayWon(incumbent) Republican 60,380100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,399
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 79,30670.6% DemocraticMichael K. Simpson Democratic 33,09329.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,820
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 62,25167.1% DemocraticVincent R. Corrou Jr. Democratic 30,56932.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,531
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 78,63070.5% DemocraticPeter Fusco Democratic 32,90129.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,466
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 63,84865.5% DemocraticJohn T. McKennan Democratic 33,61834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,934
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 70,16658.5% DemocraticBernard L. Flaherty Democratic 49,76841.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,009
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 77,16773.5% DemocraticRoger J. Mara Democratic 27,84226.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,011
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 82,46868.7% DemocraticJohn C. Klotz Democratic 37,54331.3%
- 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
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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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026