Higgins had represented the district from 2013 to his resignation on February 2, 2024, to become president of Shea's Performing Arts Center.

In the 1970s, this district was centered in Orange and Rockland counties.

During the 1960s, it covered areas in Westchester County, now in the 18th and 19th Districts.

From the creation of the district in 1823 to 1833, two seats were apportioned, elected at-large on a general ticket.

Certain parties will invariably endorse either the Republican or Democratic candidate for every office; hence, the state electoral results contain both the party votes, and the final candidate votes (Listed as "Recap").