New York

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General Information: 

Population: 19,190,115
Size: 47,214 sq. miles

Last Presidential election results:
Obama 62.2%     McCain 36.7%

This year, state parties are permitted to fund up to 85% of their operating budget with non-federal dollars – the only political organizations allowed to use this generous split.  The difference between the expenses that could be paid for with non-federal dollars, and the non-federal money raised and spent, is called the Opportunity Gap.

If this allocation is fully met, this would free their valuable federal dollars for voter registration, GOTV, and candidate advocacy that will directly benefit our candidates up and down the ballot.  But we must act immediately.  State parties have only 60 days from the date of an unnecessary federal expenditure to substitute non-federal funds, making early and frequent funding critical.  Please make a donation now to help close this gap.

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State Election Information: 

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

Federal Election Information: 

Senate

Chuck Schumer (D)

Next election: 2010
Challengers:

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Next election: 2010
Challengers:

House of Representatives

Seats in House: 29
Party breakdown: 26(D) 3(R)
Competitive districts:

State Party Information: 

New York State Democratic Committee
60 Madison Avenue - Google Maps
New York, NY 10010
(212) 725-8825
nydems@nydems.org
www.nydems.org

Redistricting Information: 

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.