2010 New York state elections explained

The 2010 New York state elections took place on November 2, 2010. Due to the special election for US Senate, all of New York's six statewide offices were up for popular election on the same date.[1] At the same time, all 29 members from New York of the U.S. House of Representatives, all 212 members of the New York State legislature, and many other local officials were elected.[2]

The Democratic Party swept all of the statewide races.[3] However, Republicans made net gains of six seats in the House of Representatives[4] and retook control of the New York State Senate,[5] winning 32 Senate seats to the Democrats' 30.[6] [7]

United States Senate

See main article: United States Senate election in New York, 2010. Democratic Senator Charles Schumer won reelection against Jay Townsend, his Republican opponent.

See main article: United States Senate special election in New York, 2010. Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton resigned her position in 2009 to become United States Secretary of State in the Obama administration. Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to the seat by Governor David Paterson. On November 2, 2010, a special election was held to fill the seat for the remainder of Clinton's unexpired term. Gillibrand defeated Republican Joseph J. DioGuardi in the special election.

United States House

See main article: United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 2010.

The House seat in New York's 29th congressional district seat was vacated by Democrat Eric Massa, who resigned March 8, 2010. Under the authority of Article I in the U.S. constitution and provisions in New York state law, Governor David Paterson was supposed to call a special election in spring 2010 to fill the seat. However, Paterson waited until September to call the election and scheduled it for the same day as the general election. Two concurrent elections were held, one to fill the remainder of Massa's term (November to January) and one to fill the seat in the subsequent Congress. Both elections had the same candidates on the ballot, Democrat Matthew Zeller and Republican Tom Reed. Reed prevailed in both elections.[8]

All of the New York congressional districts that were expected to be competitive were in Democratic hands; Republicans were expected to mount serious challenges to Democratic incumbents in districts 1, 13, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25 and 29.[9] Republican candidates won their races in Congressional Districts 13, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 29.[8] Republican candidates prevailed in a total of eight congressional races in New York, while Democratic candidates prevailed in the other 21;[8] [4] [10] thus, the GOP gained a total of six House seats in New York.[4]

State

Governor

See main article: New York gubernatorial election, 2010. Eliot Spitzer, a Democrat, resigned his post as governor of New York in 2008 due to a prostitution scandal.[11] David Paterson, the Lieutenant Governor of New York, succeeded Spitzer.[12] Paterson did not seek election to a full term in 2010.[13]

The following tickets were filed with the New York State Board of Elections:

Andrew Cuomo and Bob Duffy prevailed in the election, receiving 61.4% of the vote.[8]

Attorney General

See main article: New York Attorney General election, 2010. In the wake of incumbent Andrew Cuomo's decision to pursue the governor's post and not seek re-election, five Democrats ran in a primary election; the winner was State Senator Eric Schneiderman, who had heavy backing from labor. Dan Donovan was the nominee of the Republican[14] and Conservative parties.[15] Schneiderman prevailed over Donovan in the general election on November 2, 2010, by a margin of 54.9% to 43.7%.[8]

Comptroller

See main article: New York Comptroller election, 2010. In February 2007, Thomas DiNapoli was chosen by the New York State Legislature to complete the unexpired term of Alan Hevesi following Hevesi's resignation.[16] DiNapoli faced Republican Harry Wilson in the 2010 election. DiNapoli prevailed over Wilson in the general election on November 2, 2010,[8] by a margin of 50.78% to 46.26%.[17]

State Senate

See main article: 2010 New York State Senate election. All 62 seats of the New York State Senate were up for election in 2010 in accordance with state law.

Republicans retook the Senate majority in the 2010 elections,[5] winning 32 seats to the Democrats' 30 on Election Day.[6] [7] One Republican Senate incumbent, Senator Frank Padavan of Queens, was defeated,[18] while four Democratic incumbents (Sens. Brian Foley,[19] Antoine Thompson,[20] Darrel Aubertine,[21] and Craig Johnson[6]) were defeated in the general election.[22] [23] Democratic candidate David Carlucci was elected to an open seat in Senate District 38[24] that had become vacant due to the July 2010 death of Republican Senator Thomas Morahan.[25] After defeating incumbent William Stachowski in a Democratic primary,[26] Timothy M. Kennedy prevailed in the general election in Senate District 58.[27] The Republicans' takeover of control of the State Senate was not confirmed until Johnson, who had sought a full hand recount of his race, exhausted his final appeal on December 20, 2010.[6]

Open seats

Notable races

State Assembly

All 150 seats in the Assembly were up for election. Before the November 2 elections, the Democratic Party held an enrollment advantage of 107 seats (including two Independence Party of New York members who caucused with the Democrats) to 42 seats over the Republican Party, with one vacancy. Republicans gained 7 seats, one from Independence and six from Democrats, thereby reducing Democrats to a 99-50-1 majority.

Open seats

Notable races

Judicial positions

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 New York Gubernatorial Election Results. Elections.NY.gov.
  2. Web site: Erie County Board of Elections website . Elections.erie.gov . October 27, 2011 . January 7, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120308191027/http://elections.erie.gov/content.aspx?id=121 . March 8, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Lt. Gov. Duffy: "I regret leaving the city when I did". Joseph. Spector. Democrat and Chronicle.
  4. News: Altschuler Concedes New York House Seat to Democratic Incumbent Bishop . Bloomberg . Peter S. . Green . December 8, 2010.
  5. News: Democrats Take Control of New York State Senate for First Time Since 2010. Jimmy. Vielkind. Wall Street Journal. November 7, 2018 .
  6. Web site: Court backs Martins win, GOP takes NY Senate. Newsday.
  7. Web site: Recertified 2010 New York State Senate Election Results . Elections.NY.gov . November 30, 2021.
  8. News: New York Election Results. The New York Times .
  9. News: NRCC Hits NY Dems On Stimulus. Daily News. New York. February 12, 2009. August 21, 2010. Celeste. Katz. https://web.archive.org/web/20110604150946/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/02/nrcc-hits-ny-dems-on-stimulus.html. June 4, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  10. News: New York Republican Wins U.S. House Seat; Two Races Remain Undecided . Bloomberg . Peter S. . Green . November 24, 2010.
  11. Web site: Spitzer Resigns After Sex Scandal, Pressure. March 12, 2008. NPR.
  12. News: Paterson Is Sworn In as Governor. Nicholas. Confessore. The New York Times . March 17, 2008. NYTimes.com.
  13. Web site: N.Y. Gov. David Paterson Ends Election Campaign. ABC News.
  14. http://www.nygop.org/page/new-york-state-republicans-nominate-dan-donovan-as-their-candidate-for-attorney-general New York State Republicans Nominate Dan Donovan as Their Candidate for Attorney General.
  15. Hornak, Robert (2010-05-31). State Conservative Party Meets: Endorse Townsend, DioGuardi, Donovan, Wilson and (Surprise!) Rick Lazio. Retrieved July 13, 2010
  16. News: Legislators Pick a Comptroller, Defying Spitzer. Michael. Cooper. The New York Times . February 8, 2007. NYTimes.com.
  17. Web site: NYS Board of Elections Comptroller Election Returns November 2, 2010. Elections.NY.gov. January 10, 2022.
  18. Web site: Padavan Concedes To Avella In Contested Queens Race . NY1.com . January 7, 2012 .
  19. Web site: Bolger . Timothy . LI State Senate Races: Zeldin Ousts Foley, Johnson-Martins a Close Call . Long Island Press . November 3, 2010 . January 7, 2012 . September 29, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120929122446/http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/11/03/li-state-senate-races-zeldin-ousts-foley-johnson-martins-race-a-close-call/ . dead .
  20. News: Democratic NY Sen. Thompson concedes in recount. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101206102136/http://online.wsj.com/article/AP37175703f0684855b74303335b2d8acb.html. December 6, 2010.
  21. Web site: David Lassman / The Post-Standard . Williams giving up Republican chair in Oswego County . syracuse.com . November 18, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  22. Web site: Judy Rattner . Skelos to lead GOP in Senate – LIHerald.com – Nassau County's source for local news, breaking news, sports, entertainment & shopping . LIHerald.com . December 2, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  23. News: New York State Legislature Election Results. The New York Times .
  24. Web site: State Senate Carluccci defeats Vanderhoef for Morahan's seat. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101106073421/http://www.lohud.com/article/20101103/NEWS03/11030373/State-Senate-Carluccci-defeats-Vanderhoef-for-Morahan-s-seat. November 6, 2010. December 3, 2010.
  25. Web site: Senator Morahan passes away – YNN, Your News Now . Hudsonvalley.ynn.com . January 7, 2012.
  26. Web site: Stephen T. Watson . Kennedy records resounding victory over Stachowski – Politics . The Buffalo News . September 15, 2010 . January 7, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100918232755/http://www.buffalonews.com/city/politics/article190544.ece . September 18, 2010 . dead . mdy-all .
  27. Web site: George Richert Posted by: Emily Lenihan . Kennedy edges out Quinn by 2% . WIVB.com . November 3, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  28. News: NY Senate official says GOP's Leibell resigns. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181120103119/https://www.wsj.com/articles/APa862582133d3433fa9d9c7f4d728e0b9. 2018-11-20.
  29. Web site: Domagalski withdraws from 59th state senate race – YNN, Your News Now . Buffalo.ynn.com . January 7, 2012.
  30. Web site: Patrick Gallivan Announces Run For New York State Senate. wgrz.com. August 21, 2010.
  31. Web site: Calcaterra dropped from ballot. August 12, 2010. The Suffolk Times.
  32. Web site: Maertz to face off against LaValle in Calcaterra's stead . August 23, 2010 . 27east . January 7, 2012.
  33. http://www.nycapitolnews.com/news/126/ARTICLE/1616/2010-01-15.html
  34. Web site: Lee Landor. Mike Caputo. Dave Mejias drops out of Senate race, supports opponent . LIHerald.com . September 9, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  35. Web site: Johnson to appeal ruling of Martins victory . Newsday . New York . December 6, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  36. News: "Discrepancies" Found on Voting Machines in 7th Senate Race . – Mineola, NY Patch . 2010-11-30 . December 4, 2010 .
  37. News: Vote recount edges GOP closer NY Senate majority . Democrat and Chronicle . 2010-12-04 . December 4, 2010 .
  38. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101221/NEWS01/12210327/Republicans-officially-control-state-Senate%5C
  39. Web site: NY State Senate 11 Race – November 4, 2008. Our Campaigns. August 21, 2010.
  40. Web site: Freedlander . David . Kruger Challenger: I'll Be Back | The New York Observer . https://web.archive.org/web/20100801035853/http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/kruger-challenger-ill-be-back . dead . August 1, 2010 . Observer.com . January 7, 2012.
  41. News: Elliptical vs. treadmill: Which will give you the better workout? . New York . Daily News . Bob . Kappstatter . September 16, 2010.
  42. Web site: Bronx Community Leader To Challenge Espada Jr.. NY1.com. August 21, 2010.
  43. News: The Daily Politics. Federal investigators, IRS probing state Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada's ties to firm. Daily News . New York . April 19, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  44. News: Bray. Chad. Cuomo Sues New York Sen. Espada . The Wall Street Journal. April 20, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  45. Web site: Scarsdale real estate exec to challenge Oppenheimer | Politics on the Hudson. Polhudson.lohudblogs.com. April 8, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  46. News: GOP candidate concedes in NY state Senate race. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101209055736/http://online.wsj.com/article/AP4535095ec3cb468988b293d9359a8bd9.html. December 9, 2010.
  47. Web site: Former Buffalo Common Council Member Eyes NY State Senate Seat . Wgrz.com . May 25, 2010 . January 7, 2012.
  48. Web site: Malloy. Mary. Lynbrook's mayor says yes to Assembly run. LIHerald.com. May 27, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  49. Web site: www.canisteovalleynews.com . canisteovalleynews.com . January 7, 2012.
  50. Web site: Area politics getting crowded. Twintierslive.com. August 21, 2010.
  51. Web site: Parment to retire at the end of the year. Post-Journal. July 19, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  52. http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/558530.html?nav=5018 Goodell Running for Assembly
  53. Web site: Democrats Call On Bargar. Post-Journal. July 23, 2010. August 21, 2010.
  54. News: Board of Elections to Begin Counting Absentee Ballots. Sayville Patch. October 15, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715051637/http://sayville.patch.com/articles/board-of-elections-to-begin-counting-absentee-ballots. July 15, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
  55. Web site: Paybarah. Azi. Sheldon Silver's Lawsuit. Beta.wnyc.org. August 21, 2010. https://archive.today/20120701142503/http://beta.wnyc.org/blogs/azi-paybarah/2010/jul/21/sheldon-silvers-lawsuit. July 1, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
  56. News: Cadyville man to challenge Assemblywoman Duprey in election. https://archive.today/20120909001752/http://www.pressrepublican.com/breakingnews/local_story_003163710.html. dead. 2012-09-09. Plattsburgh Press Republican.
  57. News: Rudy Johnson seeks 114th Assembly District seat. Plattsburgh Press Republican.
  58. Web site: Mike Greenlar / The Post Standard . Incumbent Al Stirpe concedes defeat to Republican challenger Don Miller in 121st Assembly District race . November 20, 2010 . syracuse.com . January 7, 2012.