Heather Scribner Wins New York Assembly Seat
Republican Heather Scribner defeats Democrat Colleen Maxwell in the 118th Assembly District, succeeding outgoing Republican Robert Smullen.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Heather Scribner won New York's 118th Assembly District election with 66% of the vote, defeating Democrat Colleen Maxwell, who received 34%. The results are unofficial.
Why it matters
Scribner will replace outgoing Republican Robert Smullen in a district spanning Hamilton County, most of Herkimer County, and parts of Fulton and Oneida counties. Scribner has said she will focus on affordability, including lowering high electric bills.
Scribner won 66% of the vote to Maxwell's 34% in unofficial results reported on November 4, 2026. Certification of the final count has not yet been reported.
The players
Heather Scribner
Heather Scribner is a Republican from Gloversville and former town clerk who won the 118th Assembly District seat.
Colleen Maxwell
Colleen Maxwell is the Democratic candidate who lost the 118th Assembly District race to Scribner.
Robert Smullen
Robert Smullen is the outgoing Republican Assembly member whose seat Scribner is set to take over.
The details
Scribner, of Gloversville, is a newcomer to the seat and previously served as a town clerk. The 118th district covers all of Hamilton County, most of Herkimer County, and stretches into the southern Adirondacks and Mohawk Valley in Fulton and Oneida counties.
Timeline
• November 4, 2026: Unofficial results reported for the 118th Assembly District election.
Political Context
Scribner's victory keeps the 118th Assembly District in Republican hands following the departure of Robert Smullen. Her stated focus on electric bills places her affordability platform at the center of the district's concerns.
Residents of the 118th district will have Scribner as their Assembly representative once the results are certified. Her stated priority is lowering high electric bills for district households.
The takeaway
Local election results often shape the affordability policies residents feel most directly, so following the certified count and Scribner's early legislative priorities can clarify what changes to expect.
Further reading
Find more coverage in Elections for New York.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NCPR.
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