2022 New York State Assembly election
The 2022 New York State Assembly election was held on November 8, 2022. Elections were held to elect representatives from all 150 districts across the State of New York. This election coincided with New York elections for the [2022 New York (state)|New York gubernatorial election|governorship], U.S. Senate, and state senate, among others. Districts for this election were redrawn following the 2020 United States census. Democrats had held a majority in the New York State Assembly since 1975.
Overview
Incumbents not seeking re-election
- Michael Montesano retired.
- Brian Barnwell retired.
- Catherine Nolan retired.
- Michael Cusick retired.
- Yuh-Line Niou ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in newly redrawn 10th congressional district.
- Dan Quart ran for Manhattan's 9th Municipal Court District.
- Richard Gottfried retired.
- Kevin Byrne ran for Putnam County Executive.
- Sandra Galef retired.
- Mike Lawler ran for the United States House of Representatives.
- Colin Schmitt ran for the United States House of Representatives.
- Kieran Michael Lalor retired.
- Jake Ashby ran for State Senate.
- Mark Walczyk ran for State Senate.
- John Salka retired.
Incumbents defeated in primary elections
- Jose Rivera lost renomination to George Alvarez in District 78.
- Tom Abinanti lost renomination to MaryJane Shimsky in District 92.
- Kevin Cahill lost renomination to Sarahana Shrestha in District 103.
Summary by Assembly Districts
- +Elected in a special election.
District 1
The incumbent was Fred Thiele, who ran for re-election.District 2
The incumbent was Jodi Giglio, who ran for re-election.District 61
The incumbent was Charles Fall, who ran for re-election.Democratic primary
Candidates
District 62
The incumbent was Michael Reilly Jr., who ran for re-election.District 63
The incumbent was Democrat Michael Cusick, who chose to retire after 20 years in the Assembly to become the head of the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation.Republican primary
Candidates
- Paul Ciurcina Jr., 2020 Republican nominee for District 63
- Samuel Pirozzolo, 2012 Republican nominee for District 63
District 64
The incumbent was Michael Tannousis, who ran for re-election.District 65
The incumbent was Yuh-Line Niou, who retired to run for congress.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Grace Lee, 2020 candidate for District 65
- Illapa Sairitupac
- Denny Salas
- Alana Sivin