New York State Senate District 55
Safe Democratic — 321K residents
New York State Senate District 55 is a state senate district that has a population of 321,108. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+28.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.5% | 35.2% | D+28.3 | D+3.0 |
| 2020* | 61.4% | 36.1% | D+25.3 | D+3.3 |
| 2016* | 57.6% | 35.5% | D+22.0 | D+1.5 |
| 2012* | 60.3% | 39.7% | D+20.5 | R+0.6 |
| 2008* | 59.8% | 38.7% | D+21.1 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines NY-SD-55?
NY-SD-55 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 8pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 28.3% margin
- Shifted 7.7 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | NY-SD-55 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 69.8% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 13.0% | 14.4% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 10.2% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Asian | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Who lives in New York State Senate District 55? 321,108 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
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How competitive is NY-SD-55?
Other New York State Senate Districts
62 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| NY-SD-25 | D+79.9 |
| NY-SD-20 | D+76.1 |
| NY-SD-30 | D+75.1 |
| NY-SD-47 | D+71.0 |
| NY-SD-19 | D+70.5 |
| NY-SD-36 | D+65.3 |
| NY-SD-59 | D+61.1 |
| NY-SD-27 | D+60.6 |
| NY-SD-29 | D+56.0 |
| NY-SD-28 | D+55.9 |
| NY-SD-26 | D+54.4 |
| NY-SD-14 | D+52.8 |
| NY-SD-21 | D+51.2 |
| NY-SD-18 | D+48.3 |
| NY-SD-32 | D+47.5 |
| NY-SD-31 | D+45.9 |
| NY-SD-33 | D+38.8 |
| NY-SD-10 | D+38.7 |
| NY-SD-63 | D+31.9 |
| NY-SD-34 | D+30.8 |
| NY-SD-35 | D+25.0 |
| NY-SD-06 | D+23.3 |
| NY-SD-37 | D+22.7 |
| NY-SD-56 | D+22.4 |
| NY-SD-12 | D+22.1 |