Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District
Democrat Pat Ryan Prevails In Razor-Thin Redrawn Hudson Valley Congressional Race District New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan has squeezed out a win against Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for the 18th US Congressional District.  Earlier Report - Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Ryan won the contest by just over 2,000 votes, earning 50.4 percent of the total votes cast, according to the New York Times. Schmitt compiled 49.6 percent of the vote. In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, celebrated his hard-fought victory.  Now we begin the real work to unify our country an…
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Bide…
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District ‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District In a stunning defeat for Democrats, five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has conceded to Republican state Assemblyman Mike Lawler in the closely-watched contest for the 17th Congressional District. Speaking at a press conference at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) headquarters in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Maloney said while he doesn’t like to lose, his opponent won the race “fair and square.” Earlier Report: Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years The press conference came just minutes…
Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul
Trump-Backed NY GOP Candidate Zeldin Finally Concedes Race To Hochul This story has been updated.  Republican Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin has finally admitted defeat after New York’s Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul was declared the winner of the heated governor race.  Earlier Report - Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9 from around 1:50 p.m., Zeldin congratulated Hochul on her victory.  "This race was a once in a generation campaign, with a very close margin in the bluest of blue states. The unrelenting passion and hard work of our grassroots volunteers and supp…
Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Part Of Rockland Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Part Of Rockland
Harckham Wins Heated State Senate Race Representing Part Of Rockland After a tight race, New York State Sen. Peter Harckham, D-Lewisboro, emerged victorious and was reelected to represent District 40, which represents much of the region. Harckham, who ran against and defeated Republican candidate Gina Arena, was originally elected to the seat in 2018 and 2020 and will now serve a third term representing citizens of the district, which encompasses much of Northern Westchester, Putnam County, and parts of Dutchess County, according to Ballotpedia.  Harckham compiled 64,869 votes (53.3 percent) to 56,937 (46.7 percent) for Arena. We did it, folks! pic.twit…
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing)
Rep. Pat Ryan Edging Out Republican Colin Schmitt In NY’s 18th District Race (Developing) This story has been updated. New York Rep. Pat Ryan appeared likely to continue serving in Congress after results showed him leading Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in the 18th District early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, was leading Schmitt by just 0.84 percentage points, 50.42 to 49.58 percent, with more than 95 percent of the vote counted. Among the most closely watched in the state, the 18th District is located in the Hudson Valley and includes all of Orange and Putnam counties, as well as portions of southern Dutchess County and northeast…
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing)
Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) This story has been updated. Republicans appeared poised to win in New York’s 19th Congressional District, with Marc Molinaro seemingly on track to defeat Democrat Josh Riley early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley by 2.2 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, with more than 95 percent of the votes in. The 19th Congressional District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. …
Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin
Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin This story has been updated. New York’s Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul has been elected to her first full term in office, fending off her Republican challenger, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, NBC News projects. Hochul is leading Zeldin, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District covering much of Suffolk County, by five percentage points, 52.7 to 47.3 percent, as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, with 93 percent of the vote counted. "I'm deeply honored to be elected Governor of the State of New York," Hochul posted on Twitter shortly after the race was called. BREAKING: I’m…
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Trailing Republican Mike Lawler In NY's 17th District (Developing) Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Trailing Republican Mike Lawler In NY's 17th District (Developing)
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Trailing Republican Mike Lawler In NY's 17th District (Developing) This story has been updated. New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is struggling to hang on in the battle over the state’s newly drawn 17th Congressional District early Wednesday, Nov. 9.  The five-term Congressman, who has served as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since 2021, was trailing his Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, by 6.4 percentage points, 51 to 49 percent as of 6 a.m. with 95 percent of the vote counted. Should Lawler win, Maloney would become the first DCCC chair to lose a re-election bid since Rep. Jim Corman was unseated in Califor…
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years
Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First Dccc Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years As Democrats across the country brace for what many political pundits say could be a great night for Republicans,  five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is facing a tough battle to win the newly drawn 17th District. Maloney, who has served as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) since 2021, trailed his Republican opponent, Assemblyman Mike Lawler, by six points, 46 to 52 percent, in one poll taken in late October 2022, Forbes reports.  In the weeks leading up to the election, Cook Political Report changed its rating on the 17th District race from “lean Dem…
New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY
New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY If former President Donald Trump decides to face off with President Joe Biden for an election rematch in 2024, the race could be close in New York, according to new polling. In a hypothetical matchup between the two, voters were asked who they would support if the presidential election were held today. Biden, a Democrat, narrowly leads Trump, a Republican, by a margin of five points, 42 to 37 percent, the SurveyUSA poll found.  Another 12 percent are undecided and 10 percent would vote for someone else. Biden easily carried New York in 2020, garnering 60.9 percent of the vote to…
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region
New Poll Released For Heated Race In Congressional District Representing Parts Of Region As Election Day draws closer, new polling continues to show a close race in New York’s new 19th Congressional District. Democrat Josh Riley holds a slight edge over his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, 48 to 43 percent, according to a Siena College poll released Friday, Nov. 4. Earlier Report: Siena Poll Sheds Light On Race In New Congressional District Covering Part Of Capital Region The results mirror a Siena College poll conducted in early October 2022 that showed Riley leading Molinaro by five percentage points, 46 to 41 percent. The 19th Congressional D…