New York State Senate · 2026 general · all 63 seats

Democrats keep a majority in the New York State Senate

Democrats hold 44 seats and Republicans 13, with 6 still being counted; 32 make a majority. 4 seats changed party.

32 for a majorityBefore the electionD 40R 22Now, so farD 446 uncalledR 13

4 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans6 still uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: New York State Board of Elections and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

4Seats flipped4 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans

4Incumbents defeatedIn the general election

8Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot

15Uncontested seats14 Democratic, 1 Republican

5Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

D +10.3Median swingContested districts, from the last race on the same lines

Source: Results and race calls: New York State Board of Elections and civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 62 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 5 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The 15 seats won without an opponent sit at the ends. Margins over 80 points are drawn at 80.