Population: 19,190,115
Size: 47,214 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Mar 4 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 58.4% v. 40.1%
Lower House
Total seats: 150
Party breakdown: 108D/42R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 62
Party breakdown: 29D/33R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2010
Senate
Chuck Schumer (D)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
Hillary Rodham-Clinton (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 29
Party breakdown: 23(D) 6(R)
Competitive districts:
New York State Democratic Committee
60 Madison Avenue - Google Maps [1]
New York, NY 10010
(212) 725-8825
nydems@nydems.org [2]
www.nydems.org [3]
The State Legislature is responsible for creating both plans which must then be approved by the Governor. The six-member committee is appointed by the Majority and Minorty leaders of each house. The governor has veto power over both plans.