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1996Final results

1996 election for New York Assembly District 89

New York State Assembly · New York

Naomi C. Matusow (D) won with 55.1% of the vote, defeating Daniel W. Isaacs (R) by 12.5 points.

Naomi C. MatusowDemocrat · winner · incumbent
55.1%29,428
42.6%22,731
Philip B. ChristeRight to Life
2.3%1,226
53,385 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

EvenR+4.51990D+1.41992D+6.21994D+12.51996D+8.91998D+18.62000

Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET

The candidates

Naomi C. Matusow (D)Daniel W. Isaacs (R)

Also on the ballot: Philip B. Christe (Right to Life), 2.3%