New York State Senate District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Siela Bynoe Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Siela BynoeDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winMatthew J. CappRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Siela Bynoe (D) 60.8, Thomas Philip Montefinise (R) 39.1
- Last election
- Siela Bynoe (Democratic) won by 21.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BynoeRight column: Capp
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Siela BynoeIncumbentDemocratic(Democratic, Working Families)
- Matthew J. CappRepublican(Republican, Conservative)
Source: elections.ny.gov, dated Oct 7
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History (30 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 129,767
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSiela BynoeWon Democratic 78,93760.8% RepublicanThomas Philip Montefinise Republican 50,71339.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,289
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin M. ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,01359.2% RepublicanJames L. Coll Republican 37,23140.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 151,111
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin M. ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,58850.7% RepublicanDennis Dunne Sr. Republican 73,63048.7% OtherJonathan Gunther Other 8550.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,600
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin M. ThomasWon Democratic 55,20450.8% RepublicanKemp Hannon(incumbent) Republican 53,39649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,212
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 71,62353.8% DemocraticRyan E. Cronin Democratic 61,52546.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,016
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 42,31463.1% DemocraticEthan D. Irwin Democratic 24,70236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,225
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 58,84352.0% DemocraticRyan E. Cronin Democratic 54,38248.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,325
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 45,97058.7% DemocraticFrancesca Carlow Democratic 30,32838.7% OtherDavid L. Mejias Other 2,0132.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,150
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 60,59051.3% DemocraticKristen M. McElroy Democratic 57,56048.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,933
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 40,27757.6% DemocraticCasilda E. Ropersimpson Democratic 29,65642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,183
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 64,55057.0% DemocraticCharles J. Ferzola Democratic 48,63343.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,509
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 44,40061.2% DemocraticNorman Saintgeorge Democratic 25,35535.0% OtherPaul F. Callahan Other 2,1883.0% OtherPatricia M. Maher Other 5660.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,845
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 55,17652.1% DemocraticMark S. Keefe Democratic 47,29844.7% OtherPaul F. Callahan Other 2,7212.6% OtherBrian T. Evans Other 6500.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,953
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 46,67759.9% DemocraticAnthony D. Macagnone Democratic 28,39936.4% OtherPaul F. Callahan Other 2,2742.9% OtherEdna B. Craig Other 6030.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,956
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 53,43956.3% DemocraticKevin N. Langberg Democratic 41,51743.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,303
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 52,48390.0% LibertarianCatherine M. Malone Libertarian 3,4836.0% OtherStephen Dendy Other 2,3374.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,606
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon(incumbent) Republican 57,98753.4% DemocraticBarbara Amster Democratic 46,66343.0% OtherPaul F. Callahan Other 3,9563.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,647
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon Republican 33,24849.9% DemocraticBarbara Amster Democratic 29,81244.7% OtherMargaret T. McGeary Other 3,5875.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,016
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1989, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKemp HannonWon Republican 36,71257.4% DemocraticBarbara Amster Democratic 27,30442.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,683
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 68,78062.7% DemocraticCourtney G. Fleming Democratic 37,62734.3% OtherSusan A. Helldorfer Other 2,2592.1% OtherPaul F. Harper Other 1,0170.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,233
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 44,04261.0% DemocraticFred Greenbaum Democratic 23,97433.2% OtherElizabeth M. McPartland Other 3,4814.8% OtherPaul F. Harper Other 7361.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,055
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 72,85463.3% DemocraticFred Greenbaum Democratic 39,76834.6% OtherElizabeth M. McPartland Other 2,4332.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,589
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 51,55158.2% DemocraticThomas Schiliro Democratic 34,34738.8% OtherRobert W. Woessner Other 2,6913.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,069
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 67,61863.1% DemocraticEugene J. Bartczak Democratic 29,76127.8% OtherCecelia A. Herman Other 4,5734.3% OtherThomas J. Boyle Other 3,4833.3% OtherPaul F. Harper Other 1,6341.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,175
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 52,92059.3% DemocraticAnthony J. Piacentini Democratic 28,62332.1% OtherJoseph Curran Other 6,0706.8% OtherJoseph T. Costello Other 1,5621.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,449
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 67,81857.3% DemocraticCarl Pollet Democratic 44,05337.2% OtherJoseph Curran Other 6,5785.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,011
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 53,63053.6% DemocraticJohn D. Reddan Democratic 37,06437.1% OtherJoseph Curran Other 6,7376.7% OtherMarilyn Kraus Other 2,5802.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,204
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 82,08863.0% DemocraticRichard A. Cortell Democratic 38,19929.3% OtherThomas A. Robinson Other 6,7425.2% OtherMarilyn Kraus Other 3,1752.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,858
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 65,97162.9% DemocraticBert N. Mitchell Democratic 28,76627.4% OtherAnthony Dauria Other 10,1219.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 118,958
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
New York Senate District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. DunneWon(incumbent) Republican 73,65561.9% DemocraticWilliam Houslanger Democratic 35,26729.6% OtherCharles J. Fox Other 10,0368.4%
- 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 6, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ny/senate/6. 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:6
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026