2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

The 2010 congressional elections in New York were held on November 2, 2010 Originally appeared in print under the title, "G.O.P. TAKES HOUSE; Reid Is Re-elected and Keeps Leader’s Job." to determine representation from the state of New York in the United States House of Representatives. New York had 29 seats in the House. Originally appeared in print under the title, "New York Will Lose Two House Seats, and New Jersey One." Representatives are elected to two-year terms.

The election marked the first time that New York used electronic voting, Originally appeared in print under the title, "In Primaries, Casting Votes Without Pulling a Lever." as the state was the last to implement the process under the Help America Vote Act. Democrats had gained an additional seat in a 2009 special election in the 23rd district, bringing Republicans to an all-time low of 2 seats in the New York delegation leading into the election.

Republican candidates prevailed in a total of eight congressional races in New York, while Democratic candidates prevailed in the other 21; thus, the GOP gained a total of six House seats in New York. The closest race occurred in New York's 1st congressional district, where Republican candidate Randy Altschuler did not concede to Democratic incumbent Congressman Tim Bishop until December 8.

Overview Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New York by district:

DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % VotesDistrict 1 98,316 50.15% 97,723 49.85% 0 0.00% 196,039 Democratic HoldDistrict 2 94,594 56.35% 72,029 42.91% 1,256 0.75% 167,879 Democratic HoldDistrict 3 51,346 28.05% 131,674 71.95% 0 0.00% 183,020 Republican HoldDistrict 4 94,483 53.62% 81,718 46.38% 0 0.00% 176,201 Democratic HoldDistrict 5 72,239 63.07% 41,493 36.23% 798 0.70% 114,530 Democratic HoldDistrict 6 85,096 87.80% 11,826 12.20% 0 0.00% 96,922 Democratic HoldDistrict 7 71,247 80.57% 16,145 18.26% 1,038 1.17% 88,430 Democratic HoldDistrict 8 98,839 75.54% 31,996 24.46% 0 0.00% 130,835 Democratic HoldDistrict 9 67,011 60.84% 43,129 39.16% 0 0.00% 110,140 Democratic HoldDistrict 10 95,485 91.15% 7,419 7.08% 1,853 1.77% 104,757 Democratic HoldDistrict 11 104,297 90.57% 10,858 9.43% 0 0.00% 115,155 Democratic HoldDistrict 12 68,624 93.87% 0 0.00% 4,482 6.13% 73,106 Democratic HoldDistrict 13 60,773 47.96% 65,024 51.31% 929 0.73% 126,726 Republican GainDistrict 14 107,327 75.11% 32,065 22.44% 3,508 2.45% 142,900 Democratic HoldDistrict 15 91,225 80.42% 11,754 10.36% 10,450 9.21% 113,429 Democratic HoldDistrict 16 61,642 95.72% 2,758 4.28% 0 0.00% 64,400 Democratic HoldDistrict 17 95,346 72.90% 29,792 22.78% 5,661 4.33% 130,799 Democratic HoldDistrict 18 115,619 62.15% 70,413 37.85% 0 0.00% 186,032 Democratic HoldDistrict 19 98,766 47.32% 109,956 52.68% 0 0.00% 208,722 Republican GainDistrict 20 107,075 45.13% 130,178 54.87% 0 0.00% 237,253 Republican GainDistrict 21 124,889 59.29% 85,752 40.71% 0 0.00% 210,641 Democratic HoldDistrict 22 98,661 52.66% 88,687 47.34% 0 0.00% 187,348 Democratic HoldDistrict 23 82,232 47.54% 80,237 46.39% 10,507 6.07% 172,976 Democratic GainDistrict 24 89,809 46.92% 101,599 53.08% 0 0.00% 191,408 Republican GainDistrict 25 103,954 49.84% 104,602 50.16% 0 0.00% 208,556 Republican GainDistrict 26 54,307 26.39% 151,449 73.61% 0 0.00% 205,756 Republican HoldDistrict 27 119,085 60.94% 76,320 39.06% 0 0.00% 195,405 Democratic HoldDistrict 28 102,514 64.92% 55,392 35.08% 0 0.00% 157,906 Democratic HoldDistrict 29 86,099 43.39% 112,314 56.61% 0 0.00% 198,413 Republican GainTotal 2,600,900 57.85% 1,854,302 41.25% 40,482 0.90% 4,495,684

District 1

Democratic, Working Families and Independence incumbent Tim Bishop was challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Randy Altschuler, a local businessman. It was the last undecided congressional election in the country when Altschuler conceded on December 8, 2010.

In the Republican primary, Altschuler won against George Demos, an attorney and prosecutor who worked on Bernard Madoff's case. State Republican Party chairman Edward F. Cox was allegedly trying to dissuade primary challengers to his son Christopher Nixon Cox, grandson of former President Richard Nixon. Bishop had roughly $1 million cash on hand, while Altschuler had raised $800,000. A February 2010 SurveyUSA poll showed Bishop with a slight 47% to 45% lead over Altschuler.

On election night, Bishop had a 3,500 vote lead. However, after voting machines were rechecked, Altschuler had a 400-vote lead. Following a partial recount of absentee ballots, Bishop reportedly held a 15-vote lead on November 19. Altschuler conceded the election on December 8, 2010; Bishop led by a 263-vote margin. NY - District 1 at OurCampaigns.com Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Tim Bishop (D) Randy Altschuler (R) UndecidedSienaSiena October 6–11, 2010 51% 39% —Survey USASurvey USA January 16–18, 2010 47% 45% 8%McLaughlin & Associates November 18–19, 2009 46% 26% —

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010The New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

Results

District 2

Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party incumbent Steve Israel ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee John Gomez and Constitution Party nominee Anthony Tolda. Gomez, a good friend of author Mark Levin, was a favorite of the Tea Party movement. An attorney and former radio personality, he was encouraged to run by Sean Hannity, a childhood friend. Gomez was endorsed by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Israel won the general election on November 2, 2010.

Race profile at The New York Times

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010The New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

District 3

Republican, Conservative, Independence and Tax Revolt Party incumbent Peter T. King ran for reelection, challenged by Democratic nominee Howard Kudler. The district was located in Nassau County on Long Island and was considered a safe Republican district. King won reelection on November 2, 2010. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 4

Democratic and Working Families incumbent Carolyn McCarthy was challenged by Republican, Conservative, Independence and Tax Revolt Party nominee Fran Becker. McCarthy won reelection on November 2, 2010. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Carolyn McCarthy (D) Fran Becker (R) UndecidedMcLaughlin & Associates October 6, 2010 46% 45% -

Result

District 5

Democratic, Working Families and Independence incumbent Gary Ackerman was challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Dr. James Milano and Libertarian and Tax Revolt Party nominee Elizabeth Berney. The district, which stretched from eastern Queens across the Town of North Hempstead, was historically Democratic, and Ackerman won the general election on November 2, 2010.

from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 6

Democratic incumbent Gregory Meeks ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Asher Taub. Meeks won the general election on November 2, 2010. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 7

Democratic and Working Families incumbent Joe Crowley ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Ken Reynolds and Green Party nominee Anthony Gronowicz. Crowley won the general election. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 8

Democratic and Working Families incumbent Jerry Nadler ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Susan Kone. The district covers parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Nadler won the general election on November 2, 2010. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 9

Democratic, Working Families and Independence Party incumbent Anthony Weiner ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Bob Turner. Weiner won the general election on November 2, 2010. Later, after Weiner resigned due to a sex scandal, Turner won the seat in September 2011. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 10

Democratic incumbent Ed Towns ran for reelection, challenged by Republican nominee Diana Muñiz and Conservative Party nominee Ernest Johnson. Towns won the general election on November 2, 2010. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 11

Democratic and Working Families incumbent Yvette Clarke ran for reelection, challenged by Republican and Conservative Party nominee Hugh C. Carr. The 11th district is wholly within the borough of Brooklyn. Clarke won the general election on November 2, 2010. from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times

District 12

2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New York

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