New York State Senate District 52
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lea Webb Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Michael S. BollesRepublicanLea WebbDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lea Webb (D) 57.5, Michael J. Sigler (R) 42.4
- Last election
- Lea Webb (Democratic) won by 15.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BollesRight column: Webb
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeWebbNo published score for Bolles
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lea WebbIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Michael S. BollesRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 137,744
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLea WebbWon Democratic 79,17557.5% RepublicanMichael J. Sigler Republican 58,42942.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1400.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,391
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLea WebbWon Democratic 53,85151.1% RepublicanRichard C. David Republican 51,45448.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 860.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,868
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick J. Akshar IIWon(incumbent) Republican 96,05286.6% OtherThomas Daniel Quiter Other 13,80312.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1,0130.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,094
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick J. Akshar IIWon(incumbent) Republican 81,094100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,822
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick J. Akshar IIWon Republican 89,18074.4% DemocraticSharon Ball Democratic 30,57125.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,050
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 46,07062.2% DemocraticAnndrea L. Starzak Democratic 27,98037.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,566
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 71,91263.9% DemocraticJohn P. Orzel Democratic 37,85633.6% OtherBarrett Esworthy Other 2,7982.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,117
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 52,70061.2% DemocraticJohn P. Orzel Democratic 33,34638.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,078
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 77,078100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,997
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 52,89558.8% DemocraticMark Trabucco Democratic 37,10241.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,313
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 72,74060.0% DemocraticEugene W. Burns Democratic 48,57340.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,025
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas W. LibousWon(incumbent) Republican 64,025100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,251
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 82,251100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,362
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 64,93195.0% OtherWendy M. Johnson Other 3,4315.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,733
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 73,66171.7% DemocraticAngeline J. Franzese Democratic 29,07228.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,870
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 70,59993.0% OtherMatthew J. Schilling Other 5,2717.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,662
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 80,20292.5% OtherIrene C. Soper Other 6,4607.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,052
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 56,29292.2% OtherJane M. Atkachonis Other 4,7607.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,021
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Randy Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 75,22695.2% OtherDiana Arnold Other 3,7954.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,319
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn Randy Kuhl Jr.Won Republican 53,96195.8% OtherJames M. Fazzary Other 2,3584.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,815
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 64,99261.4% DemocraticThomas C. Schwartz Democratic 38,91836.8% OtherDaniel C. Greenfield Other 1,9051.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,960
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 60,71369.8% DemocraticLeiber J. Monte Democratic 24,68728.4% OtherLaDonna M. Traux Other 1,5601.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,948
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon Republican 75,95460.3% DemocraticJames R. Harvey Democratic 45,65936.3% OtherErich Cottrell Other 2,1961.7% LibertarianErnest E. Phillips Libertarian 2,1391.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,334
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick L. WarderWon(incumbent) Republican 50,69651.5% DemocraticGeorge G. Souhan Democratic 47,63848.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,911
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick L. WarderWon(incumbent) Republican 80,73965.7% DemocraticWesley A. Gifford Democratic 42,17234.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,254
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick L. WarderWon(incumbent) Republican 59,00860.1% DemocraticJack Lee Bricker Democratic 37,75738.4% OtherRobert G. Cunningham Other 1,4891.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,681
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrederick L. WarderWon Republican 75,94964.0% DemocraticJoseph Luppino Jr. Democratic 35,33329.8% OtherLaverne M. Sessler Other 7,3996.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,346
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl W. BrydgesWon(incumbent) Republican 55,61585.1% DemocraticThomas E. Wojtaszek Democratic 7,42611.4% OtherJames Longo Other 2,3053.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,504
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 52, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEarl W. BrydgesWon(incumbent) Republican 65,23667.6% DemocraticWilliam A. Monacelli Democratic 25,41926.3% OtherDouglas J. Frederick Sr. Other 5,8496.1%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). New York State Senate District 52, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/senate/52. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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:52
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