2008 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

The 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held on November 4, 2008, to elect the 29 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 29 congressional districts. state of New York in the United States House of Representatives. New York has 29 seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 111th Congress from January 4, 2009, until January 3, 2011. The election coincided with the 2008 U.S. presidential election in which Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain by a wide margin.

The districts with congressional races not forecast as "safe" for the incumbent party were New York's congressional districts 13, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 29.

The Democratic Party gained three seats in New York's congressional delegation in the 2008 elections. In New York's 13th congressional district, Democrat Michael McMahon defeated Robert Straniere to win the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Vito Fossella. In New York's 25th congressional district, Democrat Dan Maffei defeated Republican Dale Sweetland to win the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Jim Walsh. In New York's 29th congressional district, Democrat Eric Massa defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Randy Kuhl. Beginning in 2009, New York's congressional delegation consisted of a lopsided 26 Democrats and 3 Republicans. In the history of New York state politics, this represents the best performance by any one party, as a proportion of total seats, in state history. Republicans suffered in the fallout of the financial crisis, but regained seats in the following elections.

Overview Votes by district Candidates on multiple ballot lines are marked as the party they caucus with. DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % VotesDistrict 1 162,083 58.38% 115,545 41.62% 0 0.00% 277,628 Democratic HoldDistrict 2 161,279 66.94% 79,641 33.06% 0 0.00% 240,920 Democratic HoldDistrict 3 97,525 36.08% 172,774 63.92% 0 0.00% 270,299 Republican HoldDistrict 4 164,028 64.01% 92,242 35.99% 0 0.00% 256,270 Democratic HoldDistrict 5 112,724 71.00% 43,039 27.11% 3,010 1.90% 158,773 Democratic HoldDistrict 6 141,180 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 141,180 Democratic HoldDistrict 7 118,459 84.65% 21,477 15.35% 0 0.00% 139,936 Democratic HoldDistrict 8 160,775 80.45% 39,062 19.55% 0 0.00% 199,837 Democratic HoldDistrict 9 112,205 93.05% 8,378 6.95% 0 0.00% 120,583 Democratic HoldDistrict 10 155,090 94.19% 9,565 5.81% 0 0.00% 164,655 Democratic HoldDistrict 11 168,562 92.76% 11,644 6.41% 1,517 0.83% 181,723 Democratic HoldDistrict 12 123,053 89.95% 13,748 10.05% 0 0.00% 136,801 Democratic HoldDistrict 13 114,219 60.95% 62,441 33.32% 10,746 5.73% 187,406 Democratic GainDistrict 14 183,239 79.92% 43,385 18.92% 2,659 1.16% 229,283 Democratic HoldDistrict 15 177,151 89.17% 15,676 7.89% 5,849 2.94% 198,676Democratic HoldDistrict 16 127,179 96.59% 4,488 3.41% 0 0.00% 131,667 Democratic HoldDistrict 17 161,594 79.88% 40,707 20.12% 0 0.00% 202,301 Democratic HoldDistrict 18 174,791 68.47% 80,498 31.53% 0 0.00% 255,289 Democratic HoldDistrict 19 164,859 58.67% 116,120 41.33% 0 0.00% 280,979 Democratic HoldDistrict 20 193,651 62.13% 118,031 37.87% 0 0.00% 311,682 Democratic HoldDistrict 21 171,286 62.09% 96,599 35.02% 7,965 2.89% 275,850 Democratic HoldDistrict 22 168,558 66.44% 85,126 33.56% 0 0.00% 253,684 Democratic HoldDistrict 23 75,871 34.66% 143,029 65.34% 0 0.00% 218,900 Republican HoldDistrict 24 130,799 51.91% 120,880 48.03% 0 0.00% 251,679 Democratic HoldDistrict 25 157,375 54.82% 120,217 41.88% 9,483 3.30% 287,075 Democratic GainDistrict 26 109,615 40.55% 148,607 54.97% 12,104 4.48% 270,326 Republican HoldDistrict 27 185,713 74.42% 56,354 22.58% 7,478 3.00% 249,545 Democratic HoldDistrict 28 172,655 78.00% 48,690 22.00% 0 0.00% 221,345 Democratic HoldDistrict 29 140,529 50.97% 135,199 49.03% 0 0.00% 275,728 Democratic GainTotal 4,286,047 67.07% 2,043,162 31.97% 60,811 0.95% 6,390,020

Seat allocation Votes are marked under party the candidate caucuses with, regardless of ballot line.

District 1

The 1st district is based on the eastern end and North Shore of Long Island, including the Hamptons, the North Fork, Riverhead, Port Jefferson, Smithtown, and Brookhaven, all in Suffolk County. Due to redistricting, the district lost minimal territory, instead picking up more territory around the towns of King's Park and Smithtown from the 2nd district. The 1st district has a PVI of R+3 but voted for Barack Obama by 4 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Tim Bishop, who was reelected with 62.23% of the vote in 2006. On election day, Bishop defeated Republican nominee Lee Zeldin who would then defeat him in a rematch six years later.

Republican/Conservative nominee Lee Zeldin, practicing lawyer in Smithtown, New York

Democratic/Independence/Working Families nominee Tim Bishop, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2003 and former Provost of Southampton College

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008

Results

District 2

The 2nd district is based on the western end and North Shore of Long Island, including Huntington, Northport, Islandia, Half Hollow, West Hills, and parts of Islip, all in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Due to redistricting, the district lost substantial territory, losing most of Lindenhurst, Islip, and portions of the South Shore to the 3rd district while gaining more territory on the North Shore around Huntington and portions of Nassau County. The 2nd district has a PVI of R+3 but voted for Barack Obama by 3 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Steve Israel, who was reelected with 70.42% of the vote in 2006. On election day Israel defeated Republican nominee Frank Stalzer.

Republican/Conservative nominee Frank Stalzer, businessman

Democratic/Independence/Working Families nominee Steve Israel, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2001, former member of the Huntington Town Council, and former staff member for U.S. Representative Richard Ottinger

Results

District 3

The 3rd district is based on the Gold Coast and Jones Beach portion of Long Island, including Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Long Beach, Massapequa, Brookville, and parts of Islip, all in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Due to redistricting, the district gained a large amount of territory, gaining in the southern portion of Nassau County around East Rockaway as well as a new portion of the district in Suffolk County, gaining Lindenhurst, Babylon, and portions of Islip, but lost areas around Interstate 495 in Plainview. The 3rd district has a PVI of D+2 but voted for Barack Obama by 8 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Republican Peter King, who was reelected with 56.04% of the vote in 2006. On election day King defeated Democratic nominee Graham Long.

Republican/Independence/Conservative nominee Peter King, incumbent U.S. Representative since 1993

Democratic/Working Families nominee Graham Long, Economic Development Advisor for Nassau County

Results

District 4

The 4th district is based on the Nassau South Shore and central Nassau portion of Long Island, including Mineola, Garden City, East Rockaway, Valley Stream, Freeport, and parts of Long Beach, all in Nassau County. Due to redistricting, the district gained a small amount of territory in the southern portion of Nassau County around East Rockaway and Freeport but lost areas around Levittown. The 3rd district has a PVI of D+5 but voted for Barack Obama by 11 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Carolyn McCarthy, who was reelected with 64.92% of the vote in 2006. On election day McCarthy defeated Republican nominee Jack Martins.

Republican/Conservative nominee Jack Martins, Mayor of Mineola since 2003

Democratic/Independence/Working Families nominee Carolyn McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative since 1997

Results

District 5

The 5th district is based on the Nassau North Shore and Flushing portion of Queens County, including Manhorhaven, Kings Point, Great Neck, East Hills, Corona, and parts of Jamaica, in Nassau and Queens counties. Due to redistricting, the district was compacted and shifted towards Queens, losing most of its territory on the North Shore, including portions of the cities of Smithtown and Huntington as well as territory in the surrounding communities. The 5th district has a PVI of D+30 but voted for Barack Obama by 27 points in the concurring presidential election. The incumbent is Democrat Gary Ackerman, who was reelected with 100.00% of the vote in 2006. On election day Ackerman defeated Republican nominee Elizabeth Berney.

Republican nominee Elizabeth Berney

Democratic/Independence/Working Families nominee Gary Ackerman, incumbent U.S. Representative since 1983

Results

District 6

Incumbent Gregory Meeks has served in Congress since 1998, representing heavily Democratic Queens. He was easily re-elected unopposed.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2008 Rothenberg November 2, 2008 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2008 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2008 CQ Politics November 6, 2008

District 7

Incumbent Joe Crowley had served in Congress since 1999 representing heavily Democratic areas of the Bronx and Queens. He was easily re-elected against token opposition.

District 8

Incumbent Jerry Nadler had served in Congress since 1992 representing heavily Democratic areas of Manhattan. He was easily re-elected against token opposition.

District 9

Incumbent Anthony Weiner was originally elected in 1998 in this heavily Democratic district representing parts of Brooklyn and Queens. He was easily re-elected against no Republican opposition.

District 10

Incumbent Edolphus Downs originally was elected to Congress in 1982, representing Brooklyn. He was easily re-elected over token opposition.

District 11

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