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2018Final results

2018 election for New York Senate District 56

New York State Senate · New York

Joseph E. Robach (R) won with 55.5% of the vote, defeating Jeremy Cooney (D) by 11.1 points.

Joseph E. RobachRepublican · winner · incumbent
55.5%53,088
44.4%42,498
95,613 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+3.52008R+23.72010R+26.52016R+11.12018D+11.62020D+8.42022

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET