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2022Final results

2022 election for New York Senate District 48

New York State Senate · New York

Rachel May (D) won with 50.3% of the vote, defeating Julie Abbott (R) by 3.0 points.

Rachel MayDemocrat · winner · incumbent
50.3%50,668
Julie AbbottRepublican
47.3%47,646
Justin M. CorettiConstitution
2.4%2,465
100,822 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022

Races before and after

EvenD+6.02008R+5.22010R+39.72012D+3.02022D+13.02024D+16.02026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The candidates

Rachel May (D)Julie Abbott (R)

Also on the ballot: Justin M. Coretti (Constitution), 2.4%