Burke Holds Assembly Seat; Bojak Wins 149th
Democrats Patrick Burke and Adam Bojak won New York State Assembly races in Western New York on Election Night.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Patrick Burke won re-election to represent the 142nd Assembly District, taking 51.3% of the vote against Republican Gary Dickson's 46.1% with 90 of 95 districts reporting. In the 149th Assembly District, Adam Bojak defeated Republican Frank Bogulski with 60.4% of the vote for the open seat.
Why it matters
The 149th seat opened when Jon Rivera won the 61st district state senate seat, and Bojak's win fills that vacancy for the district. Burke's margin in the 142nd district is notable given his 2024 win over Marc Priore by 817 votes.
Burke won 51.3% of the vote in the 142nd district against 46.1% for Dickson, with 90 of 95 districts reporting. Bojak won 60.4% in the 149th district, while the 143rd race remains uncalled as of Wednesday morning.
The players
Patrick Burke
Patrick Burke is a Democratic New York State Assemblyman who represents the 142nd Assembly District in Western New York.
Adam Bojak
Adam Bojak is a Democrat who won the open 149th Assembly District seat in Western New York.
Gary Dickson
Gary Dickson is a Republican who has served as West Seneca's supervisor since 2020 and previously ran in the 2024 special election for the 26th Congressional District.
The details
Burke held off a challenge from Republican Gary Dickson, West Seneca's supervisor since 2020 who also ran unsuccessfully in the 2024 special election for the 26th Congressional District. Bojak won the Democratic primary in June over Kevin Deese and Karen Hoak before defeating Republican Frank Bogulski in November.
Timeline
June: Adam Bojak won the Democratic primary over Kevin Deese and Karen Hoak.
November 4, 2026: New York State Assembly general election results were reported.
Wednesday morning: The 143rd district race remained too close to call.
Legislative Context
The 149th district seat changed hands as a direct result of Jon Rivera's move to the 61st district state senate seat, linking this Assembly race to the broader Western New York legislative turnover in 2026. Twelve Western New York Assembly seats were up for election, and Burke's and Bojak's results shape how that delegation is composed.
Residents of the 142nd and 149th Assembly districts will be represented by Burke and Bojak in the state legislature, affecting local bills on issues that come before the Assembly. The outcome of the uncalled 143rd race will determine the final makeup of Western New York's delegation.
The takeaway
Local Assembly races often turn on small margins and open seats, so checking final certified results is worthwhile once all districts report. The uncalled 143rd race is the one to watch as counts finish.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wivb4.
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