Politics of upstate New York - Wikipedia
WEBAs a whole, upstate New York is roughly equally divided in federal elections between Democrats and Republicans. In 2004, John Kerry defeated George W. Bush by less than 1,500 votes (1,553,246 votes to 1,551,971) in the upstate region.
Spectrum News | NY State of Politics
WEBSep 4, 2024 · In a recent New York Daily News op-ed, progressive activists, including Michael Kink, argued that New York leaders like Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams should embrace the progressive model of the Harris-Walz ticket and reject “corporate Democrat” policies.
Upstate voters stick with incumbents; GOP gets win in Suffolk
WEBNov 8, 2023 · ALBANY, N.Y. — There were no major political upheavals in the battleground pockets of upstate New York, according to unofficial election results late Tuesday. Voters appeared to stick...
Inside the upstate NY House primary where Dems stand best …
WEBJun 21, 2024 · SYRACUSE, New York — This purple district in upstate New York is a crucial piece of Democrats’ plans to retake the House. There’s just one problem: The party has repeatedly botched contests...
Can upstate make the difference in the race for governor?
WEBNov 4, 2022 · Both Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin hope to compete in parts of upstate New York in an increasingly competitive general election. Zeldin rallied in Rensselaer County on Thursday evening with thousands of …
Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special …
WEBDemocratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy has won a special election for the upstate New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins. Kennedy defeated Republican Gary Dickson for the seat that Higgins left mid-term in February to run a Buffalo theater.
5 upstate races to watch in New York primaries for Congress
WEBAug 12, 2022 · Central New York has been home to a number of close congressional races in the last decade. The 2020 race for the outgoing 22nd District wasn’t finalized until February 2021. The 22nd District’s new boundaries — Onondaga, Madison and Oneida counties — could continue that reputation.
Where the NY Governor Candidates Stand on the Issues - The New York Times
WEBJun 24, 2022 · All four Republicans want to end New York’s cashless bail law, but they sharply diverge on questions of abortion rights, the 45th president, and where “upstate” actually begins.
2024 Upstate New York House Analysis: Empire State Plays …
WEBOct 18, 2023 · The Empire State is the linchpin of Democrats’ bid to retake the House in 2024. After Democrats’ woeful underperformance here in the midterms, Republicans hold six seats that voted for President Biden in 2020 — more than any other state.
Redistricting maps greatly impact upstate Republicans
WEBJan 31, 2022 · Rep. Tom Reed’s (NY-23) district will expand eastward to include parts of Cortland and Chenango Counties. It will also expand northward to encompass part of Erie County and the communities of Hamburg, Orchard Park and East Aurora, which were in NY-27, Chris Jacobs’ district.
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