2006 New York State Senate election

2006 New York State Senate election
November 7, 2006
All 62 seats in the New York State Senate
32 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Joseph Bruno David Paterson
(retired)
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since November 25, 1994 January 1, 2003
Leader's seat District 43 District 30
Last election 35 27
Seats after 33 29
Seat change 2 2
Temporary President and Majority Leader before election

Joseph Bruno
Republican

Elected Temporary President and Majority Leader

Joseph Bruno
Republican


The 2006 New York State Senate election was held on November 7, 2006, to determine which party would control the New York State Senate for the following two years in the 197th New York State Legislature. All 62 seats in the New York State Senate were up for election and the primary was held on September 12, 2006. Prior to the election, 35 seats were held by Republicans and 27 seats were held by Democrats. The general election saw Democrats gain 2 seats, meaning Republicans maintained their majority in the State Senate.

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