New York State Senate District 47
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Erik Bottcher Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Erik BottcherDemocratic · IncumbentCharlotte FriedmanRepublican
The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Democratic) won by 67.8 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Brad M. Hoylman (Democratic) won by 87.9 points, 2022Joseph A. Griffo (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 134,528
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad Hoylman-SigalWon Democratic 112,71183.8% RepublicanEmily Yuexin Miller Republican 21,53716.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2800.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,533
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,71193.0% OtherMaria Danzillo Other 4,9375.1% OtherRobert P. Bobrick Other 1,5361.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3490.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,362
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 99,92399.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4390.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,552
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 74,552100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 134,528
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad Hoylman-SigalWon Democratic 112,71183.8% RepublicanEmily Yuexin Miller Republican 21,53716.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2800.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,533
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad M. HoylmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,71193.0% OtherMaria Danzillo Other 4,9375.1% OtherRobert P. Bobrick Other 1,5361.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3490.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,362
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 99,92399.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4390.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,552
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 74,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,553
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 87,25499.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2990.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,464
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 52,464100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,429
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 81,429100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,494
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 55,90968.6% DemocraticMichael J. Hennessy Democratic 25,52531.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 600.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,766
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon(incumbent) Republican 66,20488.5% OtherMichael W. Boncella Other 8,56211.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,003
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph A. GriffoWon Republican 43,66250.8% DemocraticJohn L. Murad Democratic 31,37036.5% OtherLeon R. Koziol Other 5,9386.9% OtherTimothy J. Julian Other 5,0335.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,477
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond A. MeierWon(incumbent) Republican 70,27068.6% DemocraticBrian J. Jayakumar Democratic 32,20731.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,398
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond A. MeierWon(incumbent) Republican 60,398100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,946
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond A. MeierWon(incumbent) Republican 73,946100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,026
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond A. MeierWon(incumbent) Republican 63,95178.0% DemocraticAnne C. Schuler Democratic 18,07522.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,425
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond A. MeierWon Republican 69,28291.9% OtherDonald J. Thomas Other 6,1438.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,665
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. SearsWon(incumbent) Republican 59,82361.9% DemocraticWilliam J. Barry Democratic 36,84238.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,600
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. SearsWon(incumbent) Republican 72,65457.4% DemocraticAnita Maxwell Democratic 53,94642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,561
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam R. SearsWon Republican 54,08656.6% DemocraticAnita Maxwell Democratic 41,47543.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,109
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 80,71670.7% DemocraticS. Joseph Meelan Democratic 33,39329.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,800
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 63,24172.0% DemocraticGlade E. Cook Sr. Democratic 24,55928.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,031
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 85,81072.7% DemocraticRaymond Cooley Democratic 32,22127.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,846
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames H. DonovanWon(incumbent) Republican 62,85861.7% DemocraticMary Lou Bartlett Democratic 38,98838.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,912
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 81,94671.9% DemocraticGuy J. Luciano Democratic 31,96628.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,561
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 56,26661.5% DemocraticGuy J. Luciano Democratic 35,29538.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,335
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 80,67967.6% DemocraticJohn E. Clarke Democratic 38,65632.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,710
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 56,62355.7% DemocraticDonald W. Kramer Democratic 45,08744.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,283
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 64,90155.8% DemocraticJohn E. Cheevers Democratic 51,38244.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,343
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 66,16565.3% DemocraticWilliam J. Merrall Democratic 35,17834.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,206
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWarren M. AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 75,21962.1% DemocraticDavid H. Blazer Democratic 39,63132.7% OtherLouis M. Roach Other 6,3565.2%
- 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
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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