New York State Senate District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joe Griffo Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Mandi DrakeDemocraticJoe GriffoRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joe Griffo (R) 70.2, James Meyers (D) 29.8
- Last election
- Joe Griffo (Republican) won by 40.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DrakeRight column: Griffo
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGriffoNo published score for Drake
- Races
- None listed
- Won 10 of 10
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Mandi DrakeDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Joe GriffoIncumbentRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 141,736
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe GriffoWonName as filed: Joseph A. Griffo Republican 99,45970.2% DemocraticJames Meyers Democratic 42,20629.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 710.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,952
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe GriffoWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Joseph A. Griffo Republican 86,37299.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 5800.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,675
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel MayWon(incumbent) Democratic 66,64354.8% RepublicanSam Rodgers Republican 53,73444.2% OtherRussell Penner Other 1,2461.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 520.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,742
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel MayWon Democratic 48,07651.3% RepublicanJanet Berl Burman Republican 34,64837.0% IndependentDavid J. Valesky(incumbent) Independent 11,01811.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,182
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. ValeskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,52499.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6580.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,052
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. ValeskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,052100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,429
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. ValeskyWon(incumbent) Democratic 84,429100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,743
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas F. OmaraWon Republican 46,22659.5% DemocraticPamela Mackesey Democratic 31,47040.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 470.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,485
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge H. Winner Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 61,14458.5% DemocraticJohn Tonello Democratic 43,34141.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,422
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge H. Winner Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 51,422100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,160
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge H. Winner Jr.Won Republican 64,11459.8% DemocraticDaniel J. Cleveland Democratic 43,04640.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,799
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. Kuhl Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 55,88595.0% OtherVictoria J. Chiment Other 2,9145.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,872
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael F. NozzolioWon(incumbent) Republican 89,872100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,548
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael F. NozzolioWon(incumbent) Republican 67,57495.8% OtherLaura J. Jacobsen Other 2,9744.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,179
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael F. NozzolioWon(incumbent) Republican 80,05695.1% OtherJoanne M. Vacca Other 4,1234.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,020
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael F. NozzolioWon(incumbent) Republican 75,21794.0% OtherLeonard J. Smith Jr. Other 4,8036.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,092
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael F. NozzolioWon Republican 76,87264.0% DemocraticJames F. Foley Democratic 38,82632.3% OtherLeonard J. Smith Jr. Other 4,3943.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,279
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon(incumbent) Republican 58,94864.6% DemocraticSamuel J. Casella Democratic 29,59932.4% OtherLouis J. Pasqua Other 2,7323.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,764
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon(incumbent) Republican 86,80296.7% OtherLouis J. Pasqua Other 2,9623.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,761
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon(incumbent) Republican 63,93995.8% OtherLouis J. Pasqua Other 1,8342.8% LibertarianDavid C. Hoesly Libertarian 9881.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,708
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon(incumbent) Republican 87,81175.9% DemocraticRobert Lechner Democratic 26,85223.2% LibertarianSteven G. Becker Libertarian 1,0450.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,676
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanL. Paul KehoeWon(incumbent) Republican 69,676100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,791
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. PerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,95750.5% RepublicanStephen May Republican 57,70246.2% OtherDavid E. Halter Other 2,1951.8% OtherNancy A. Coon Other 1,9371.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,386
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. PerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,73953.8% RepublicanRobert L. Dey Republican 42,64746.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,765
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. PerryWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,18959.0% RepublicanEdna K. Claunch Republican 51,57641.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,712
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn D. PerryWon Democratic 51,05348.3% RepublicanThomas Laverne Republican 37,89535.9% OtherGordon J. Dehond(incumbent) Other 15,42914.6% IndependentH. Everest Clements Independent 6830.7% OtherLouis A. Crawford Other 6520.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,220
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGordon J. DehondWon Republican 66,91856.6% DemocraticJoseph B. Dorsey Democratic 47,75440.4% OtherArmand Schaubraeck Jr. Other 3,5483.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,851
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. LafalceWon Democratic 64,53051.3% RepublicanWilliam E. Adams(incumbent) Republican 51,85341.2% OtherThomas T. Basil Other 9,4687.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,082
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. AdamsWon(incumbent) Republican 82,45561.0% DemocraticSheldon M. Markel Democratic 46,98434.8% OtherLynn J. Dane Other 4,1053.0% OtherDavid C. King Other 1,5381.1%
- 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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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:53
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