2016Final results
2016 election for New York Senate District 40
New York State Senate · New York
Terrence P. Murphy (R) won with 57.7% of the vote, defeating Alison Boak (D) by 15.5 points.
Terrence P. MurphyRepublican · winner · incumbent
57.7%80,312
Alison BoakDemocrat
42.2%58,739
139,085 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
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET