New York State Senate Election Results 2024
Democrats Maintain Control
In the 2024 New York State Senate election, Democrats maintained their control of the chamber, despite a strong challenge from Republicans.
Democrats currently hold a 40-23 majority in the Senate. In the 2024 election, they were able to maintain that majority, winning 25 seats to the Republicans' 18.
Key Races
One of the most closely watched races was in the 50th Senate District, where incumbent Democrat Alessandra Biaggi faced a challenge from Republican John Ciampoli.
Biaggi ultimately won the race by a margin of 52% to 48%, despite Ciampoli outspending her by more than $2 million.
Another key race was in the 21st Senate District, where incumbent Republican Fred Akshar faced a challenge from Democrat Michelle Hinchey.
Hinchey ultimately won the race by a margin of 53% to 47%, flipping the seat from Republican to Democratic control.
Takeaways
The 2024 New York State Senate election results show that Democrats are still the dominant party in the state.
However, the strong showing by Republicans suggests that the party is making gains in New York and could pose a serious challenge to Democrats in future elections.