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Asm. Carrie Woerner
District 113
Democrat
First elected 2015
Carrie Woerner (D-AD-113) represents a Republican-leaning district carrying an R+3 partisan lean, with Republicans holding a registration edge of 33,545 (33.8%) to Democrats' 30,761 (31.0%) and Independents comprising 29.0% of registered voters. She has won six consecutive general elections since first being elected in 2015, though her margins have tightened in recent cycles — 9.8 points in 2024 and 6.0 points in 2022 — and her 2026 vulnerability model places the seat as a toss-up in a favorable Republican environment. The district is predominantly white (90.1%), largely homeowning (64.8%), and suburban-rural in character, with a median household income of $89,388 and 41.8% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. In the 2025 session Woerner sponsored 212 bills, with Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law as her dominant focus at 44 bills — more than double her next largest category of Education at 17 bills — followed by Tax (12), Executive (10), and Public Health (8); the gambling and wagering sector's prominence in her sponsorship record represents a notable intersection with her legislative activity.AI
Vulnerability Index AD-113
Base lean: D+3
Favorable D
Neutral
Favorable R
Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+3). 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-113
General Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carrie Woerner 54.9% (38,348) | Jeremy Messina 45.1% (31,540) | ⚡ 9.8pts |
| 2022 | Carrie Woerner 53.0% (29,233) | David Catalfamo 47.0% (25,874) | ⚡ 6.0pts |
| 2020 | Carrie Woerner 55.1% (40,173) | David M. Catalfamo 44.9% (32,726) | 10.2pts |
| 2018 | Carrie Woerner 56.8% (30,342) | Morgan Zegers 43.2% (23,045) | 13.6pts |
| 2016 | Carrie Woerner 56.4% (33,630) | Christopher H. Boyark 43.6% (26,012) | 12.8pts |
| 2014 | Carrie Woerner 52.4% (19,518) | Steve Stallmer 47.6% (17,737) | ⚡ 4.8pts |
| 2012 | Tony Jordan 52.8% (28,633) | Carrie Woerner 47.2% (25,600) | ⚡ 5.6pts |
| 2010 | Teresa R. Sayward 100.0% (36,435) | Uncontested | — |
| 2008 | Teresa R. Sayward 100.0% (38,675) | Uncontested | — |
| 2006 | Teresa R. Sayward 100.0% (33,787) | Uncontested | — |
| 2004 | Teresa R. Sayward 66.7% (38,391) | Dennis J. Tarantino 33.3% (19,193) | 33.4pts |
| 2002 | Teresa R. Sayward 52.3% (21,464) | Thomas R. Scozzafava 23.5% (9,636) | 28.8pts |
| 2000 | Marc W. Butler 100.0% (34,210) | Uncontested | — |
| 1998 | Marc W. Butler 100.0% (28,941) | Uncontested | — |
| 1996 | Marc W. Butler 100.0% (31,409) | Uncontested | — |
| 1995 | Marc W. Butler 60.2% (19,479) | Mark R. Rose 39.8% (12,904) | 20.4pts |
Primary Elections
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 (Republican) | Christopher H. Boyark 61.9% (1,594) | Gerard Moser 38.1% (981) | 23.8pts |
| 2002 (Republican) | Teresa R. Sayward 41.8% (5,287) | Thomas R. Scozzafava 38.5% (4,864) | ⚡ 3.3pts |
| 2002 (Democratic) | Gerald H. Morrow 57.9% (1,434) | Preston L. Jenkins, Jr. 42.1% (1,042) | 15.8pts |
Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.
Voter Registration
District 113 Profile
Population
138,523
Median income
$89,388
Median rent
$1,247
Homeownership
64.8%
Education (BA+)
41.8%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Uninsured rate
3.4%
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).
Demographics
White
90.1%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
1.5%
Median age
42.7
Foreign born
3.9%
Limited English households
0.7%
Veterans
7.3%
Disability rate
13.3%
Commute Mode
Drive alone
73.6%
Public transit
0.6%
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)
Bills sponsored
212
Joint hearing appearances
1
Floor debate appearances
25
Years in office
11
Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.
Floor Session Activity 2025–2026
A09584-A
PASSED
2026-03-25
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to enhancing Know Your Customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures
The Assembly passed A09584-A, sponsored by Assemblywoman Woerner, strengthening consumer protections in sports betting through enhanced Know Your Customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures. The bill establishes protocols to verify age, prevent account sharing and proxy betting, and creates a risk-profiling framework to identify players at low, medium, and high risk of problem gambling. Woerner explained the measure codifies existing industry practices while laying groundwork for stronger regulations targeting game design. The bill passed without recorded opposition.
A00382-A
PASSED
2026-03-25
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to advertising restrictions for mobile sports wagering licensees
The Assembly passed A00382-A, sponsored by Assemblyman Vanel, extending existing casino advertising restrictions to mobile sports wagering licensees. The bill requires truthful and transparent advertising, opt-out mechanisms for consumers, and mandates that the New York State gambling helpline (1-877-8-HOPENY) be clearly displayed throughout video advertisements. Vanel defended the New York-specific helpline requirement as necessary to track problem gambling data and connect New Yorkers to local providers. Debate revealed concerns from members Walsh and Jensen about the practical burden on companies running national or international advertisements, particularly for major sporting events. Assemblywoman Woerner supported the requirement, noting the state helpline connects callers to nearby providers in crisis situations. Assemblyman Morinello criticized the underlying sports betting law as fundamentally flawed, while Assemblyman Fitzpatrick raised concerns about advertising targeting young people and the lack of private right of action for families harmed by problem gambling. The bill passed without a recorded vote tally.
A08518
PASSED
2026-03-25
An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to requiring insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services
The Assembly passed A08518, sponsored by Asm. Steck, requiring insurance coverage of outpatient problem gambling services on par with alcoholism and substance use disorder treatment. The bill addresses what Steck called a "crisis" in New York, where sports betting has exploded into a $260.4 million monthly revenue generator as of December 2025, with particular impact on young men ages 18-25. The measure was narrowed from the Governor's version to limit cost concerns. Debate centered on whether existing mental health parity laws already mandate such coverage and whether the state should increase its $12 million treatment fund rather than shift costs to insurers. Asm. Fitzpatrick, who previously opposed similar measures, voted affirmatively, citing the real financial devastation gambling addiction causes families. Asm. Pirozzolo voted yes reluctantly, objecting that the state is forcing private companies to remedy problems the state itself created through legalization and promotion of gambling.
A09113-B
PASSED
2026-03-24
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to permitting requests for self-exclusion from gambling to be made electronically
The Assembly passed A09113-B, sponsored by Assemblywoman Woerner, modernizing New York's gambling self-exclusion process by allowing individuals to self-exclude online rather than through a paper-based system. The bill addresses a growing public health crisis: problem gambling has increased in New York since 2020, with mobile sports betting now the primary driver of gambling-related helpline calls. Woerner noted that 22 percent of bettors exhibit signs of problem gambling. The current process requires downloading a form, obtaining notarization, and submitting it to the Gaming Commission and casinos. The online system will maintain safeguards to ensure only the individual can self-exclude, not family members or others. The bill is part of a package of gambling-related measures being considered by the Assembly.
A06285
PASSED
2026-03-24
Mobile Sports Betting Monthly Invoice Bill
The Assembly passed a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Kassay requiring mobile sports betting apps to send monthly invoices to users detailing wagering amounts, winnings, losses, and betting habits, along with problem gambling hotline information. The bill takes effect January 1st following the Governor's signature. Kassay cited alarming statistics: $26 billion wagered in New York in 2025, a 26 percent spike in problem gambling hotline calls, and research suggesting 22 percent of bettors exhibit signs of problem gambling. She noted that minors are accessing betting apps through VPNs and becoming addicted at young ages. Supporters including Ms. Woerner cited expert testimony that providing wagering information helps change behavior. However, Assemblymember Morinello, drawing on his experience representing bookmakers, argued the invoices are ineffective because users already have access to betting information and the real problem is the addictive nature of mobile betting itself. He criticized the state's legalization of mobile betting as a "money grab" without consideration for families and youth. Fitzpatrick similarly opposed the bill, arguing the best solution is to prohibit mobile gambling for ages 18-25 and criticizing the state for promoting VLTs, marijuana, and mobile sports betting to young people. Despite the opposition, the bill passed.
A01392
PASSED
2026-03-23
An act to require the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to develop recommendations regarding the establishment of microgrids
A09234-B
PASSED
2026-03-16
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes Program.
A06824-B
PASSED
2026-03-05
An act to amend the County Law, in relation to eye and tissue donation
The Assembly passed A06824-B, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, amending County Law to require coroners and coroners' physicians to develop referral protocols for identifying organ donors who have died outside hospital settings. The bill expands opportunities for eye and tissue donation by allowing organ procurement organizations to verify donor registry and make suitability determinations for individuals who pass away outside healthcare systems. Supporters noted that each donation can change or save lives for up to 70 people. Ms. Walsh credited a Saratoga County coroner for proposing the legislation, which aims to increase organ and tissue donation rates across the state.
A09433 / S6351-B
PASSED
2026-01-29
An act to amend the General Municipal Law in relation to electronic bell jar games
The Assembly passed A09433, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, amending the General Municipal Law regarding electronic bell jar games. The bill drew concern from Asm. Sempolinski, who noted the lack of explicit prohibition on gaming machines within the Seneca Nation's gaming exclusivity zone and warned that leaving violation determinations to the Gaming Commission could lead to costly litigation and undermine ongoing Compact negotiations. Despite these reservations, Sempolinski voted yes, urging that the statute be enforced to protect tribal compacts. The bill passed with support for its legitimate gaming policy goals.
A09432
PASSED
2026-01-28
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law amendment relating to welfare, medical, and retirement plans for horsemen's organizations
A09433 / S06351-B
LAID ASIDE
2026-01-28
General Municipal Law amendment relating to electronic bell jar games
A03681-A
PASSED
2026-01-28
Amend General Municipal Law regarding removing restrictions on frequency authorized organizations may conduct bingo games
Assembly Bill A03681-A, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, passed the chamber on January 28. The measure amends General Municipal Law to remove restrictions on the frequency authorized organizations may conduct bingo games. During the vote, Asm. Reilly rose to explain his vote, sharing a personal memory of his mother who passed away on that date in 2004 and was an avid bingo lover.
A07475-B / S06351-B
PASSED
2025-06-17
An act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to electronic bell jar games
The Assembly passed A07475-B (S06351-B), sponsored by Assemblywoman Woerner, which modernizes electronic bell jar charitable gaming machines used in American Legion and VFW posts across New York. The bill streamlines machine administration, reduces revenue leakage, and improves the accuracy and timeliness of required state reporting. Woerner emphasized that the measure includes safeguards against problem gambling, including provisions that slow game speed and prohibit interface designs mimicking slot machines. The bill also imposes strict limits on the number of machines per facility based on active membership size and geographic proximity to licensed casinos to prevent the creation of mini gaming parlors.
A03858 / S02551
PASSED
2025-06-17
Online casino sweepstakes games ban
The Assembly passed legislation closing a loophole in New York's gaming laws that allows unregulated online casino sweepstakes games. The bill, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, prohibits games that simulate casino games using a dual-currency system where players purchase non-wagerable coins that come with free wagerable coins redeemable for cash or cash equivalents like gift cards. Asm. Gandolfo, who questioned the sponsor extensively on the bill's scope and enforcement, ultimately supported passage, citing concerns that these unregulated sites lack the age verification, location verification, and security safeguards of legal gaming platforms, potentially exposing minors to addictive gambling behavior. The bill establishes fines between $10,000 and $100,000 per violation, with violations assessed per day of operation, with proceeds directed to the problem gambling hotline.
A08330
2025-06-17
Crossbow hunting provisions clarification
A08206
PASSED
2025-06-16
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to welfare, medical and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations
A08892
PASSED
2025-06-13
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to funds in the Catskill Off-track Betting Corporation's capital acquisition fund
A06745-A
2025-06-13
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, in relation to prohibiting online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets.
A07475-B
2025-06-13
An act to amend the General Municipal Law, in relation to electronic bell jar games.
A06055-A
2025-06-11
An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to providing for certain victim statements to be taken at their workplace instead of the police department
The Assembly debated legislation that would allow victims of second-degree assault in healthcare settings to file police reports at their workplace rather than at police stations. Sponsored by Asm. Woerner with 9 co-sponsors, the bill responds to high rates of workplace violence against healthcare workers—55 percent of ER physicians and 70 percent of ER nurses have been physically assaulted. Woerner argued the measure prevents victims from being victimized a second time by lengthy waits at police stations and helps build case records and document repeat offenses. Asm. Angelino questioned the bill's narrow scope, asking why it covers only assault and not other violent crimes like robbery, and why it singles out healthcare workers when existing law already broadly addresses all workplace victims. Woerner clarified the bill targets the specific experiences of healthcare workers facing high assault rates.
A01234
PASSED
2025-06-11
Assault in healthcare facilities - requires law enforcement to offer victims option to provide statements at healthcare facility rather than police station
The Assembly passed legislation sponsored by Asm. Woerner requiring law enforcement to offer assault victims in healthcare facilities the option to provide statements at the facility rather than at a police station. The bill was prompted by complaints from emergency room nurses and hospital administrators across multiple jurisdictions who reported that victims felt re-victimized by mandatory police station visits. Woerner cited statistics showing 70 percent of ER nurses and 55 percent of ER physicians experience workplace violence. Opponents, including Asm. Angelino and Asm. Reilly, argued the bill is unnecessarily specific, lacks law enforcement input, and duplicates existing law. They contended local police-hospital relationships could address the issue without legislation and expressed concern that handwritten statements in emergency rooms would be less thorough than those taken at police stations. The bill requires police to inform victims they have the option to provide statements at the healthcare facility or at a police station at a later time.
A05921-A
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel and Breeding Law, in relation to the creation of the Jockey Health Insurance Reserve Fund
A05921-A
PASSED
2025-06-10
An act to amend the Racing, Pari-Mutuel and Breeding Law, in relation to the creation of the Jockey Health Insurance Reserve Fund
A06055-A
LAID ASIDE
2025-06-09
Allowing victim statements to be taken at workplace instead of police department
A06824-B
PASSED
2025-06-06
An act to amend the County Law, in relation to eye and tissue donation
The Assembly passed A06824-B, sponsored by Asm. Woerner, requiring coroners and medical examiners to establish protocols to alert organ procurement organizations when deaths occur outside hospitals and donors are interested in eye and tissue donation. Multiple members spoke in support, emphasizing that eye and tissue donations can occur up to 24 hours after death and that one tissue donor can save or heal 75 people. Asm. Walsh explained the bill closes a loophole in federal law that has required hospitals since 1998 to refer deaths to organ procurement organizations but imposed no such requirement on coroners or medical examiners. Asm. Palmesano noted one organ donor can save up to eight lives and impact 75 others through various donations. Members praised the bipartisan approach to organ donation legislation and called for continued efforts to increase donation rates.
Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.
Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026
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Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.
Lobbying Activity
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Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.