Results Announced for New York State Senate Elections in Central New York

Seven Candidates Vie for Four Seats

On Tuesday, November 8, 2023, voters in Central New York cast their ballots for four open seats in the New York State Senate. Seven candidates campaigned for the positions, representing a range of political perspectives and priorities.

Incumbents Hold Strong in Contested Races

In the 48th Senate District, Republican incumbent John Salka defeated Democratic challenger Sarah Klee Hood. Salka, who has served in the Senate since 2011, won by a margin of approximately 55% to 45%.

In the 50th Senate District, Democratic incumbent Rachel May also secured a victory. May, who has held the seat since 2019, defeated Republican challenger Joseph Sempolinski by a margin of approximately 60% to 40%.

New Faces Join the Senate

In the 49th Senate District, Republican challenger Rebecca Shiroff unseated Democratic incumbent David Valesky. Shiroff, a former Assemblywoman, ran on a platform of economic growth and tax cuts. She defeated Valesky by a margin of approximately 52% to 48%.

In the 51st Senate District, Democratic challenger John Mannion defeated Republican incumbent Patricia Ritchie. Mannion, a former County Legislator, campaigned on promises to improve education and healthcare. He defeated Ritchie by a margin of approximately 53% to 47%.

Conclusion

The 2023 New York State Senate elections in Central New York saw a mix of incumbent victories and new faces joining the chamber. The results reflect the diverse political landscape of the region and will shape the legislative agenda for the upcoming session.