Asm. Scott H. Bendett — The Commons Gallery

Scott H. Bendett represents AD-107, a D+4 district in which he has held a narrow electoral footing since his first election in 2023; his 2024 general election victory over Chloe E. Pierce was decided by 5.8 points, and the district's competitive history stretches back over a decade, with multiple prior cycles decided by single digits. Under the 2026 scenario model, his seat ranges from Lean D in a favorable Democratic environment to Lean R in a favorable Republican environment, with a base lean of R+1, underscoring his ongoing vulnerability. The district is predominantly rural or suburban in character, with an 80.4% homeownership rate, a population that is 89.8% white, and a median household income of $104,561; voter registration shows Democrats at 31.9%, Independents at 31.2%, and Republicans at 28.0%, reflecting a genuine three-way registration split. Bendett's 30 sponsored bills in the 2025 session concentrate most heavily in Tax (4 bills) and Civil Service (3 bills), with additional sponsorship in General Municipal, Public Health, and several other areas, though no committee chairmanship is indicated in the available data.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-107

Base lean: R+1

Favorable D

Lean D

Neutral

Toss-up

Favorable R

Lean R

Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (R+1). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.

Electoral History AD-107

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Scott H. Bendett 52.9% (39,770)	Chloe E. Pierce 47.1% (35,433)	⚡ 5.8pts
2022	Scott H. Bendett 100.0% (38,909)	Uncontested	—
2020	Jacob C. Ashby 54.1% (38,517)	Brittany L. Vogel 44.9% (31,983)	⚡ 9.2pts
2018	Jacob C. Ashby 50.8% (29,170)	Tistrya G. Houghtling 49.2% (28,282)	⚡ 1.6pts
2016	Steven F. McLaughlin 100.0% (54,504)	Uncontested	—
2014	Steven F. McLaughlin 66.4% (28,479)	Philip J. Malone 33.6% (14,426)	32.8pts
2012	Steven F. McLaughlin 51.8% (30,250)	Cheryl Roberts 48.2% (28,140)	⚡ 3.6pts
2010	Clifford W. Crouch 100.0% (28,630)	Uncontested	—
2008	Clifford W. Crouch 100.0% (32,445)	Uncontested	—
2006	Clifford W. Crouch 59.9% (22,420)	Kelly Keck 40.1% (15,001)	19.8pts
2004	Clifford W. Crouch 100.0% (31,873)	Uncontested	—
2002	Clifford W. Crouch 100.0% (25,657)	Uncontested	—
2000	Robert G. Prentiss 52.1% (33,500)	Daniel G. Lynch 46.7% (30,071)	⚡ 5.4pts
1998	Robert G. Prentiss 67.9% (33,248)	Richard Gross 32.1% (15,729)	35.8pts
1996	Robert G. Prentiss 51.4% (30,814)	Kevin M. Dailey 48.6% (29,177)	⚡ 2.8pts

Primary Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024 (Democratic)	Chloe E. Pierce 54.5% (3,615)	Kent T. Sopris, Jr. 45.5% (3,012)	⚡ 9.0pts
2018 (Democratic)	Tistrya G. Houghtling 59.3% (4,764)	Donald G. Boyajian 40.7% (3,271)	18.6pts
2018 (Green)	Tistrya G. Houghtling 85.7% (30)	Don Boyajian 14.3% (5)	71.4pts
2014 (Independence)	Steve McLaughlin 55.4% (429)	Philip J. Malone 38.6% (299)	16.8pts
2014 (Working Families)	Philip J. Malone 62.5% (80)	Steve McLaughlin 37.5% (48)	25.0pts
2012 (Democratic)	Cheryl Roberts 79.3% (2,519)	Keith A. Hammond 20.7% (659)	58.6pts
2012 (Working Families)	Cheryl Roberts 81.2% (52)	Brenda J. Mahar 18.8% (12)	62.4pts
2000 (Working Families)	Daniel G. Lynch 91.7% (11)	Bob Prentice 8.3% (1)	83.4pts
1996 (Republican)	Robert G. Prentiss 53.8% (3,734)	Peter G. Crummey 46.2% (3,201)	⚡ 7.6pts
1996 (Conservative)	Robert G. Prentiss 80.3% (151)	Peter G. Crummey 19.7% (37)	60.6pts
1996 (Independence)	Kevin M. Dailey 54.2% (39)	Peter G. Crummey 25.0% (18)	29.2pts
1996 (Freedom)	Robert G. Prentiss 50.0% (2)	Uncontested	⚡ 0.0pts

Special Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2018	Jacob C. Ashby 50.5% (8,235)	Cynthia Doran 49.5% (8,061)	⚡ 1.0pts

Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.

Voter Registration

32%

28%

40%

Dem 31.9% Rep 28.0% Ind/Other 40.1%

District 107 Profile

Population 129,616

Median income $104,561

Median rent $1,291

Homeownership 80.4%

Education (BA+) 43.2%

Poverty rate 6.7%

Uninsured rate 2.3%

Unemployment rate 3.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Demographics

White 89.8%

Black 1.3%

Hispanic 4.6%

Asian 1.8%

Median age 45.7

Foreign born 4.8%

Limited English households 0.5%

Veterans 6.1%

Disability rate 12.5%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 76.4%

Public transit 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.

Legislative Activity (2025–2026)

30

12

Years in office 3

Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A07775 PASSED 2025-06-17

Rensselaer County sales and use tax authorization

A02612 / S02612 PASSED 2025-06-13

An act to amend the Criminal Procedure Law, in relation to designating the animal control officer in the Town of Sand Lake as a peace officer

A07664 PASSED 2025-06-13

An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the authority of the County of Columbia to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use tax.

A00789 / S00789 PASSED 2025-06-11

An act in relation to authorizing Justin Finkle to take the competitive Civil Service Examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the Albany County Sheriff's Office

A00029 PASSED 2025-03-03

An act to amend the State Law, in relation to designating the State of New York a Purple Heart State

The Assembly passed A29, designating New York State as a Purple Heart State, with multiple members explaining their votes in support. Asm. McDonald, the primary sponsor, noted approximately 19,000 Purple Heart recipients are New York residents or had New York as their state of residence when serving. Asm. Bendett honored his grandfather, a WWII Purple Heart recipient, and acknowledged two Purple Heart recipients in the Chamber. Asm. Eachus highlighted the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, the only national repository of Purple Heart medals in the country, which was dedicated in 2006 and received a $10 million state grant. Asm. Angelino honored four Marine friends who earned Purple Hearts but did not survive. The bill passed unanimously with all members voting affirmatively.

A05371 / S____ PASSED 2024-06-07

Designating animal control officer in Town of Sand Lake as peace officer

A05019 PASSED 2024-01-22

An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to prohibiting financial institutions from charging a fee for periodic paper statements.

A05866-B PASSED 2023-06-10

Civil Service - Paul Strobel police officer eligibility

S01783-A / A00372-A PASSED 2023-06-09

LGBT and People Living with HIV Long-Term Care Facility Residents' Bill of Rights

The Assembly passed legislation establishing a Bill of Rights for LGBT and HIV-positive residents of long-term care facilities. Sponsored by Asm. Bronson, the bill prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, sexual expression, or HIV status in nursing homes and requires facilities to use residents' preferred names and pronouns. Asm. Bronson clarified that while the bill builds on existing GENDA protections, it adds specific requirements for long-term care facilities not explicitly covered by GENDA, including prohibitions on denying admission or transfer based on gender identity or HIV status. Asm. Jensen sought assurance that room occupancy decisions would respect both transgender residents' gender identity and other residents' privacy and comfort. Asm. Goodell questioned the bill's necessity given GENDA coverage, but Asm. Bronson noted the bill adds facility-specific requirements and covers HIV status, which GENDA does not. Asm. Bendett voted affirmatively, citing personal family connections to HIV. The bill passed.

A07098 PASSED 2023-06-08

Amend the Tax Law, in relation to extending the authority of the County of Columbia to impose an additional rate of sales and compensating use tax

A07097 PASSED 2023-06-07

An act to amend Chapter 556 of the Laws of 2007 amending the Tax Law relating to imposing an additional real estate transfer tax within the County of Columbia, in relation to the effectiveness thereof

A6065 / S02997 PASSED 2023-06-01

Dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle-building — age restriction to 18 and over

The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Rozic restricting the sale of dietary supplements marketed for weight loss or muscle-building to customers 18 and older. The bill defines covered supplements as products labeled, marketed or represented for weight loss or muscle-building, excluding plain protein powders and drinks unless they contain additional weight-loss or muscle-building ingredients. During debate, Assemblymember Durso raised concerns about enforcement, noting that the bill relies on the Attorney General's office to investigate violations and questioned whether retailers would receive state guidance on which products fall under the restrictions. Assemblywoman Rozic clarified that retailers must verify age through identification and that both individual employees and businesses face liability for illegal sales. Assemblymember Gandolfo sought clarification on energy drinks marketed for fat loss, and the sponsor confirmed such products would be age-restricted if they contain FDA-approved weight-loss ingredients or are marketed to modify body weight or metabolism. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.

Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026

bills

Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.

Lobbying Activity

No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).

Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.