New York Senate District 50

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Ryan Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28

James CorlRepublican

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Chris Ryan (D) 50.4, Nick Paro (R) 49.5

Chris RyanDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win on file

Last election: Chris Ryan (Democratic) won by 0.9 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Chris RyanIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
James CorlRepublican(Republican, Conservative)

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 161,950
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticChris RyanWonName as filed: Christopher J. Ryan	Democratic	81,67350.4%	50.4%
RepublicanNick Paro	Republican	80,16349.5%	49.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 123,178
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn W. MannionWon(incumbent)	Democratic	61,57950.0%	50.0%
RepublicanRebecca Shiroff	Republican	61,56950.0%	50.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	300.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 157,878
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn W. MannionWon	Democratic	82,95552.5%	52.5%
RepublicanAngi Renna	Republican	74,87347.4%	47.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	500.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 122,328
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert E. Antonacci IIWon	Republican	62,33051.0%	51.0%
DemocraticJohn W. Mannion	Democratic	59,99849.0%	49.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 111,129
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	110,08999.1%	99.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1,0400.9%	0.9%

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	74,807100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 110,501
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	94,91085.9%	85.9%
GreenMichael F. Donnelly	Green	15,59114.1%	14.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 90,948
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	58,89264.8%	64.8%
DemocraticKathleen Joy	Democratic	31,99735.2%	35.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	590.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 127,226
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	87,79569.0%	69.0%
DemocraticCarol E. Mulcahy	Democratic	39,43131.0%	31.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 97,335
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	61,67563.4%	63.4%
DemocraticCarol E. Mulcahy	Democratic	35,66036.6%	36.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 129,374
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	80,58662.3%	62.3%
DemocraticTimothy E. Gorman	Democratic	48,78837.7%	37.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 89,883
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn A. DefranciscoWon(incumbent)	Republican	71,82979.9%	79.9%
DemocraticBurrill E. Wells III	Democratic	18,05420.1%	20.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 77,562
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	69,93590.2%	90.2%
GreenRoy B. Chamberlin	Green	7,6279.8%	9.8%

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	57,348100.0%	100.0%

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	65,558100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 85,235
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	57,75867.8%	67.8%
DemocraticBeverly E. Livesay	Democratic	27,47732.2%	32.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 109,004
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	63,86458.6%	58.6%
DemocraticBeverly E. Livesay	Democratic	41,74238.3%	38.3%
OtherSara J. Mendex	Other	3,3983.1%	3.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 80,076
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	50,12162.6%	62.6%
DemocraticBeverly E. Livesay	Democratic	27,72634.6%	34.6%
OtherLeonard J. Smith Jr.	Other	2,2292.8%	2.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 75,108
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon(incumbent)	Republican	71,85295.7%	95.7%
OtherLeonard J. Smith Jr.	Other	3,2564.3%	4.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 80,736
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJames L. SewardWon	Republican	47,60459.0%	59.0%
DemocraticMatthew A. Morgan	Democratic	32,05839.7%	39.7%
OtherAnne K. Smith	Other	1,0741.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 82,090
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLloyd S. Riford Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	77,95295.0%	95.0%
OtherWiley H. White	Other	4,1385.0%	5.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 87,756
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLloyd S. Riford Jr.Won	Republican	53,55761.0%	61.0%
DemocraticRichard J. Shay	Democratic	34,19939.0%	39.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 115,994
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	90,16577.7%	77.7%
DemocraticAlexander J. Hersha	Democratic	24,29620.9%	20.9%
OtherA. Alexander Arokhaty	Other	1,5331.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 96,753
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	73,14575.6%	75.6%
DemocraticJohn R. Lockett	Democratic	22,58723.4%	23.4%
OtherLeon Lawrence	Other	1,0211.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 119,449
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	86,12972.1%	72.1%
DemocraticDavid J. Holihan	Democratic	32,02126.8%	26.8%
OtherBerthe Digby	Other	1,2991.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 99,830
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	69,47669.6%	69.6%
DemocraticEdward J. Nowakowski	Democratic	29,22729.3%	29.3%
OtherJames M. Napierski	Other	1,1271.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 124,882
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTarky J. Lombardi Jr.Won(incumbent)	Republican	93,31974.7%	74.7%
DemocraticGeorge W. Cregg	Democratic	31,56325.3%	25.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 139,638
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas LaverneWon(incumbent)	Republican	89,64864.2%	64.2%
DemocraticHoward A. McGee	Democratic	38,41227.5%	27.5%
OtherGregory R. Sampson	Other	11,5788.3%	8.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 155,911
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

New York Senate District 50, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanThomas LaverneWon(incumbent)	Republican	98,57463.2%	63.2%
DemocraticRobert E. Kane	Democratic	55,33135.5%	35.5%
OtherMorley Schloss	Other	2,0061.3%	1.3%

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
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.

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