New York's 56th State Senate district is one of 63 districts in the New York State Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Jeremy Cooney since 2021, succeeding Republican Joseph Robach.
Geography District 56 is located entirely within Monroe County in Western New York, including much of western Rochester and its surrounding suburbs of Brighton, Gates, Greece, and Henrietta.
The district overlaps with New York's 25th congressional district and with the 134th, 136th, 137th, and 138th districts of the New York State Assembly.
Recent election results 2026
2024
2022
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2012
Federal results in District 56 Year Office Results 2020 President Biden 57.1 – 40.5% 2016 President Clinton 54.1 – 41.1% 2012 President Obama 60.0 – 38.4% Senate Gillibrand 67.9 – 30.5%
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