New York's 25th Congressional District
New York's 25th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Joseph Morelle (D).
As of the 2020 Census, New York representatives represented an average of 777,529 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 719,298 residents.
Elections
2024
See also: New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 25
Incumbent Joseph Morelle defeated Gregg Sadwick in the general election for U.S. House New York District 25 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Morelle (D / Working Families Party) | 60.4 | 209,722 |
 | Gregg Sadwick (R)  | 39.6 | 137,445 | |
| Total votes: 347,167 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Luther Layne (L)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Morelle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Gregg Sadwick advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Conservative Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gregg Sadwick (Conservative Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Morelle advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 25
Incumbent Joseph Morelle defeated La'Ron Singletary in the general election for U.S. House New York District 25 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle (D / Working Families Party) | 53.8 | 152,022 |
 | La'Ron Singletary (R / Conservative Party) | 46.1 | 130,190 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 132 | ||
| Total votes: 282,344 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Morelle advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. La'Ron Singletary advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. La'Ron Singletary advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Morelle advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 25
Incumbent Joseph Morelle defeated George Mitris and Kevin Wilson in the general election for U.S. House New York District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle (D / Working Families Party / Independence Party) | 59.3 | 206,396 |
 | George Mitris (R / Conservative Party) | 39.1 | 136,198 | |
 | Kevin Wilson (L) | 1.5 | 5,325 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 179 | ||
| Total votes: 348,098 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Afua Atta-Mensah (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25
Incumbent Joseph Morelle defeated Robin Wilt in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle | 68.1 | 42,955 |
 | Robin Wilt | 31.8 | 20,070 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 63,043 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. George Mitris advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. George Mitris advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Independence Party primary election
The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Morelle advanced from the Independence Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Kevin Wilson advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Afua Atta-Mensah advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 25.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robin Wilt (Working Families Party)
2018
Regular election
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 25
Joseph Morelle defeated James Maxwell in the general election for U.S. House New York District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle (D) | 59.0 | 159,244 |
 | James Maxwell (R) | 41.0 | 110,736 | |
| Total votes: 269,980 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25
Joseph Morelle defeated Rachel Barnhart, Robin Wilt, and Adam McFadden in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 25 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle | 45.7 | 16,245 |
 | Rachel Barnhart | 19.7 | 7,003 | |
| Robin Wilt | 17.3 | 6,158 | |
 | Adam McFadden | 17.2 | 6,103 | |
| Total votes: 35,509 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Gilchrist (D)
- Louise Slaughter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 25
James Maxwell advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 25 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | James Maxwell |
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Special election
General election
Special general election for U.S. House New York District 25
Joseph Morelle defeated James Maxwell in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Morelle (D) | 58.3 | 141,290 |
| James Maxwell (R) | 41.7 | 101,085 | |
| Total votes: 242,375 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Louise Slaughter (D) defeated Mark Assini (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced any opposition in the primaries on June 28, 2016.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Louise Slaughter Incumbent |
56.2% | 182,950 | |
| Republican | Mark Assini | 43.8% | 142,650 | |
| Total Votes | 325,600 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
2014
The 25th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Louise Slaughter (D) defeated Mark Assini (R) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louise Slaughter Incumbent |
50.2% | 96,803 | |
| Republican | Mark Assini | 49.7% | 95,932 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 236 | |
| Total Votes | 192,971 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021 | ||||
2012
The 25th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent from the 28th District, Louise Slaughter won the election in the district.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louise Slaughter Incumbent |
57.4% | 179,810 | |
| Republican | Maggie Brooks | 42.6% | 133,389 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 253 | |
| Total Votes | 313,452 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed September 1, 2021 | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Ann Marie Buerkle won election to the United States House. She defeated Daniel Maffei (D) in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ann Marie Buerkle |
50.1% | 104,602 | |
| Democratic | Daniel B. Maffei incumbent | 49.8% | 103,954 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 178 | |
| Total Votes | 208,734 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dan Maffei won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dale Sweetland (R) and Howie Hawkins (Green Populist) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Dan Maffei incumbent |
54.8% | 157,375 | |
| Republican | Dale Sweetland | 41.9% | 120,217 | |
| Green Populist | Howie Hawkins | 3.3% | 9,483 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0% | 24 | |
| Total Votes | 287,099 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, James T. Walsh won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Dan Maffei (D) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James T. Walsh incumbent |
48.6% | 110,525 | |
| Democratic | Dan Maffei | 47.1% | 107,108 | |
| N/A | Blank/Void/Scattering | 4.3% | 9,678 | |
| Total Votes | 227,311 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, James T. Walsh won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Howie Hawkins (Peace and Justice) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James T. Walsh incumbent |
59.9% | 189,063 | |
| Peace and Justice | Howie Hawkins | 6.4% | 20,106 | |
| N/A | Blank/Void/Scattering | 33.8% | 106,711 | |
| Total Votes | 315,880 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, James T. Walsh won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Stephanie Aldersley (D) and Francis J. Gavin (Working Families) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James T. Walsh incumbent |
66.6% | 144,610 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Aldersley | 24.5% | 53,290 | |
| Working Families | Francis J. Gavin | 1% | 2,131 | |
| N/A | Blank/Void/Scattering | 7.9% | 17,129 | |
| Total Votes | 217,160 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, James T. Walsh won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Francis J. Gavin (D) and Howie Hawkins (Green Party) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, New York District 25 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James T. Walsh incumbent |
59.9% | 151,880 | |
| Democratic | Francis J. Gavin | 25.4% | 64,533 | |
| Green | Howie Hawkins | 1.5% | 3,830 | |
| N/A | Blank/Void/Scattering | 13.2% | 33,520 | |
| Total Votes | 253,763 | |||
District map
Redistricting
2020-2024
On February 28, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a new congressional map into law. The state Assembly voted 115-35 to approve the map on February 27. The state Senate voted 45-18 to approve the map the same day.[10][11][12]
According to Nicholar Fandos of The New York Times, "Although a pair of swing districts would become more Democratic, lawmakers in Albany left the partisan makeup of 24 of the state’s 26 districts largely intact. The middle-ground approach reflected a desire to avoid another protracted court fight like the one in New York that helped swing control of the House to Republicans in 2022, while still better positioning Democrats in key districts."[11]
On December 12, 2023, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled in a 4-3 decision that the independent redistricting commission did not follow the state's congressional redistricting process and ordered the commission to reconvene and re-draw congressional district boundaries by February 28 for use in the 2024 elections.[13] The court's majority opinion stated, "In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that
legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). The Constitution demands that process, not districts drawn by courts. Nevertheless, the IRC failed to discharge its constitutional duty. That dereliction is undisputed. The Appellate Division concluded that the IRC can be compelled to reconvene to fulfill that duty; we agree. There is no reason the Constitution should be disregarded."[14]
How does redistricting in New York work? On March 14, 2012, the state legislature approved a constitutional amendment to establish new redistricting procedures beginning in 2020. The New York Constitution requires that two successive legislatures approve an amendment in order to qualify it for final approval by popular vote. The legislature approved the amendment a second time in 2013. On November 4, 2014, voters approved the amendment, the provisions of which were set to take effect during the 2020 redistricting cycle.[15]
The 10-member commission comprises the following members:[15]
- Two members must be appointed by the temporary president of the New York State Senate.
- Two members must be appointed by the speaker of the New York State Assembly.
- Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Senate.
- Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Assembly.
- Two members must appointed by the aforementioned eight commissioners. These two appointees cannot have been enrolled in the top two major political parties in the state.
The legislature must approve the commission's plans by a simple up/down vote. The legislature must reject two separate sets of redistricting plans before it will be able to amend the commission's proposals. All districts will be required "to preserve minority rights, be equally populated, and consist of compact and contiguous territory." Further, state law will require that districts "not be drawn to discourage competition or to favor/disfavor candidates or parties." In prior redistricting cycles, authority for both congressional and state legislative redistricting was vested with the state legislature. An advisory commission participated in the process.[15]
State law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. State legislative districts must also take into account the "historic and traditional significance of counties."[15]
Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections.
New York District 25
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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New York District 25
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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2010-2011
In 2011, the New York State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
2024
Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New York's 25th the 142nd most Democratic district nationally.[16]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 59.2%-38.6%.[17]
2022
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+7. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 7 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New York's 25th the 146th most Democratic district nationally.[18]
Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 58.8% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 39.1%.[19]
2018
Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made New York's 25th Congressional District the 140th most Democratic nationally.[20]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.04. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.04 points toward that party.[21]
See also
- Redistricting in New York
- New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2024
- New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2022
- New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2020
- New York's 25th Congressional District election, 2018
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 Primary Election," accessed May 15, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "New York House Races Results," June 28, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, New York," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namednyt1 - ↑ 11.0 11.1 The New York Times, "Democrats Propose N.Y. Congressional Map With Slight Tilt in Their Favor," February 27, 2024
- ↑ Politico, "New congressional maps approved in New York," February 28, 2024
- ↑ New York Daily News, "New York’s top court orders House map redrawn," December 12, 2023
- ↑ State of New York Court of Appeals, "Opinion No. 90, In the Matter of Anthony S. Hoffmann v. New York State Independent Redistricting Commission," December 12, 2023
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 All About Redistricting, "New York," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
