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2016Final results

2016 election for New York Senate District 12

New York State Senate · New York

Michael N. Gianaris (D) won with 85.9% of the vote, defeating Marvin R. Jeffcoat (R) by 71.9 points.

Michael N. GianarisDemocrat · winner · incumbent
85.9%82,328
14.0%13,409
95,854 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+62.42008D+62.42010D+72.72012D+71.92016D+35.12024D+48.92026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET