2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

On November 7, 2006, New York, along with the rest of the country held elections for the United States House of Representatives. Democrats picked up 3 House seats, the 19th, the 20th, and the 24th.

In federal elections, New York has consistently handed its vote to Democratic candidates. Of New York's twenty-nine congressional districts, all but ten are centered on heavily liberal and Democratic New York City and its surrounding suburbs, including Long Island and Westchester County. In 2002, a reapportionment was conducted and was planned as what is described as "a bipartisan incumbent protection plan". The primary was held on September 12, 2006. On September 11, the New York Times reported that Democrats were becoming less optimistic they could win Republican-held House seats in New York this year. However, this was not the case as three districts elected Democrats over their Republican challengers, two of them incumbents.

Overview

District Incumbent Party Elected Outcome Opponent Tim Bishop Democrat 2002 Reelected Tim Bishop (D) 62.2%Italo Zanzi (R) 37.8% Steve Israel Democrat 2000 Reelected Steve Israel (D) 70.4% (R) 29.6% Peter King Republican 1992 Reelected Peter King (R) 56.0% David Mejias (D) 44.0% Carolyn McCarthy Democrat 1996 Reelected Carolyn McCarthy (D) 64.9% Martin Blessinger (R) 35.1% Gary Ackerman Democrat 1983 Reelected Gary Ackerman (D) unopposed Gregory Meeks Democrat 1998 Reelected Gregory Meeks (D) unopposed Joseph Crowley Democrat 1998 Reelected Joseph Crowley (D) 84.0% Kevin Brawley (R) 16.0% Jerrold Nadler Democrat 1992 Reelected Jerrold Nadler (D) 85.0% Eleanor Friedman (R) 13.6% Dennis Adornato (Cons) 1.4% Anthony Weiner Democrat 1998 Reelected Anthony Weiner (D) unopposed Ed Towns Democrat 1982 Reelected Ed Towns (D) 92.2% Jonathan Anderson (R) 5.9% Ernest Johnson (Cons) 1.9% Major Owens Democrat 1982 Incumbent Retired Democrat Hold Yvette Clarke (D) 90.0% Stephen Finger (R) 7.6% Mariana Blume (Cons) 1.4% Ollie McClean (Freedom) 1.0% Nydia Velázquez Democrat 1992 Reelected Nydia Velázquez (D) 89.7% Allan Romaguera (R) 10.3% Vito Fossella Republican 1997 Reelected Vito Fossella (R) 56.8% Steve Harrison (D) 43.2% Carolyn Maloney Democrat 1992 Reelected Carolyn Maloney (D) 84.5% Danniel Maio (R) 15.5% Charles Rangel Democrat 1970 Reelected Charles Rangel (D) 94.0% Edward Daniels (R) 6.0% Jose Serrano Democrat 1990 Reelected Jose Serrano (D) 95.3% Ali Mohamed (R) 4.7% Eliot Engel Democrat 1988 Reelected Eliot Engel (D) 76.4% Jim Faulkner (R) 23.6% Nita Lowey Democrat 1988 Reelected Nita Lowey (D) 70.7% Richard A. Hoffman (R) 29.3% Sue Kelly Republican 1994 Incumbent Defeated Democrat Gain John Hall (D) 51.2%Sue Kelly (R) 48.8% John Sweeney Republican 1998 Incumbent Defeated Democrat Gain Kirsten Gillibrand (D) 53.1%John Sweeney (R) 46.9% Mike McNulty Democrat 1988 Reelected Mike McNulty (D) 78.2% Warren Redlich (R) 21.8% Maurice Hinchey Democrat 1992 Reelected Maurice Hinchey (D) unopposed John McHugh Republican 1992 Reelected John McHugh (R) 63.1%Robert Johnson (D) 36.9% Sherwood Boehlert Republican 1982 Incumbent Retired Democrat Gain Mike Arcuri (D) 53.9% Ray Meier (R) 45.0% Mike Sylvia (L) 1.1% Jim Walsh Republican 1988 Reelected Jim Walsh (R) 50.8% Dan Maffei (D) 49.2% Tom Reynolds Republican 1998 Reelected Tom Reynolds (R) 52.0% Jack Davis (D) 48.0% Brian Higgins Democrat 2004 Reelected Brian Higgins (D) 79.3% Michael McHale (R) 20.7% Louise Slaughter Democrat 1986 Reelected Louise Slaughter (D) 73.2% John Donnelly (R) 26.8% Randy Kuhl Republican 2004 Reelected Randy Kuhl (R) 51.5% Eric Massa (D) 48.5%

District 1 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 2 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 3

Incumbent Peter King (R) was elected for his sixth term by a healthy margin in 2004, 63% to 37%, but King is the only Republican congressman left on Long Island, where Republicans once were the majority party. Although King has broken with his party on a few key issues, he is potentially vulnerable in a district that is increasingly moderate to liberal. Nassau County Legislator Dave Mejias announced his candidacy on May 25 and was King's strongest opponent in years. An October 26 Majority-Watch poll had King leading Mejias 51% to 44% . King was re-elected to another term in the House, garnering 56% of the vote.

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 4 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 5 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 6 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 7 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 8 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 9 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 10 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 11

Incumbent Major Owens (D) retired after 12 terms. In 2004 Owens was reelected with 94% of the vote in this majority African-American district in the center of Brooklyn. The Democratic primary was won by New York City Councilwoman Yvette Clarke. Little-known Republican physician Steve Finger was also running for the open seat. Yvette Clarke was a strong winner with 89% of the vote.

District 12 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 13

The 2006 election for was won by the Republican incumbent Vito Fossella. Since easily winning a special election in 1997, Fossella had long been reelected without trouble in this district which is based in Staten Island and the southwest section of Brooklyn. At the time Fossella was the only Republican in New York City's Congressional delegation.Horrigan, Marie (October 20, 2006). "New York Roundup: Fossella’s Seat Less Secure Than Expected ". The New York Times. Retrieved January 15, 2019.

However, in 2004 Fossella's share of the vote dropped dramatically against septuagenarian former judge, assemblyman and mayoral candidate Frank J. Barbaro, who achieved 41 percent of the vote. Attorney and former Brooklyn Community Board 10 Chairman, Steve Harrison, the 2006 Democratic candidate, improved on Barbaro's results receiving 43 percent of the vote.Berman, Russell (November 8, 2006). "Fossella and King Beat Back Strong Democratic Challenges". The New York Sun. Retrieved January 15, 2019.

Results: Fossella won with 57% of the vote.

District 14 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 15 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 16 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 17 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 18 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

District 19

Incumbent Sue Kelly (R) had rarely faced stiff competition since her initial election in 1994, but the Democratic primary attracted six contenders in 2006, two of whom dropped out before the primary. Former Ulster County Legislator John Hall, who was once a member of the popular rock band, Orleans, won the Democratic nomination with 49% of the vote in a multi-candidate primary. An October 26 Majority-Watch poll had him leading 49% to 47% . Several factors played into Kelly's defeat, including the extremely weak GOP showing in the senatorial and gubernatorial races, her reluctance to answer questions about the Mark Foley Page Scandal, and Hall's quirky campaign style, which included an appearance on the satirical Comedy Central program The Colbert Report. Following Hall's election, Stephen Colbert took credit for the victory and attributed it entirely to Hall's appearance on the show. Hall appeared several days later to satirically thank the host for his seat in Congress.

Results: Hall won with 51% of the vote.

District 20

Incumbent John E. Sweeney was the nominee for the Republican Party, while attorney Kirsten Gillibrand was the nominee for the Democratic Party. Gillibrand defeated Sweeney with 53% of the vote.

Republican Incumbent John Sweeney' was running for re-election, although a newspaper reported in March 2006 that "Speculation has mounted over the past week regarding U.S. Rep. John Sweeney's future. Rumors are flying that the Clifton Park Republican might not seek re-election this fall. Between his health, his son's guilty plea to assault charges, a serious Democratic challenger, the DOJ pulling his financial filings and the Congressional Winter Challenge uproar, Sweeney is under a lot of stress and has been for a while".

2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

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