1996Final results
1996 election for New York Assembly District 59
New York State Assembly · New York
Elizabeth A. Connelly (D) won with 69.8% of the vote, defeating Steven J. Fiala (R) by 41.6 points.
Elizabeth A. ConnellyDemocrat · winner · incumbent
69.8%20,807
Steven J. FialaRepublican
28.2%8,394
Caroline A. CutroneoOther party
2.0%603
29,804 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 1996
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
Elizabeth A. Connelly (D)Steven J. Fiala (R)
Also on the ballot: Caroline A. Cutroneo (Other party), 2.0%