1990Final results
1990 election for New York Senate District 5
New York State Senate · New York
Ralph J. Marino (R) won with 60.5% of the vote, defeating Martha S. Murray (D) by 26.0 points.
Ralph J. MarinoRepublican · winner · incumbent
60.5%41,544
Martha S. MurrayDemocrat
34.5%23,714
Christine A. HodynoRight to Life
3.8%2,636
Anthony SignorelliLibertarian
1.1%756
68,650 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1990
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Ralph J. Marino (R)Martha S. Murray (D)
Also on the ballot: Christine A. Hodyno (Right to Life), 3.8%; Anthony Signorelli (Libertarian), 1.1%