The 2024 United States Senate election in New York was held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of New York. Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand was re-elected to a third term, defeating Republican businessman Mike Sapraicone. Primary elections took place on June 25, 2024.[1]
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Gillibrand's victory was significantly closer than her previous two, and followed Chuck Schumer's narrower victory in 2022. This was the state's second consecutive Senate election in which the Republican garnered over 40% of the vote.
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Kirsten Gillibrand, incumbent U.S. senator[2]
Di²squalified
edit- Khaled Salem, nonprofit executive[3]
Declined
edit- Jamaal Bowman, U.S. representative from New York's 16th congressional district (2021–present)[4] (unsuccessfully ran for re-election)[5]
- Al Franken, former U.S. Senator from Minnesota (2009–2018)[6]
- Mondaire Jones, member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2023–present) and former U.S. representative from New York's 17th congressional district (2021–2023)[4] (ran for U.S. House)[7]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. representative from New York's 14th congressional district (2019–present) (ran for re-election)[4]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present)[8]
Endorsements
editKirsten Gillibrand
Individuals
- Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Jewish Labor Committee (1998–present) and board member of the National Endowment for Democracy (2022–present)[9]
Labor unions
- District Council 37[10]
- New York State AFL–CIO[11]
- New York State Nurses Association[12]
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union[9]
Organizations
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)[13]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[14]
- EMILY's List[15]
- End Citizens United[16]
- Feminist Majority PAC[17]
- Giffords[18]
- Humane Society Legislative Fund[19]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[20]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[21]
- League of Conservation Voters[22]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[23]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[24]
- Population Connection Action Fund[25]
- Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City[26]
- Vote Mama[27]
Political parties
Polling
editHypothetical polling
Kirsten Gillibrand vs. Andrew Cuomo
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kirsten Gillibrand |
Andrew Cuomo |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Pulse & Research Polling (R)[29][A] | November 30 – December 1, 2023 | 417 (V) | ± 4.8% | 49% | 35% | 16% |
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of June 5, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kirsten Gillibrand (D) | $13,181,513 | $13,105,874 | $10,391,040 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[30] | |||
Republican primary
editCandidates
editNominee
editDisqualified
edit- David Bellon, attorney[3]
- Cara Castronuova, Newsmax reporter and former professional boxer[3]
- Josh Eisen, businessman[3]
Endorsements
editMike Sapraicone
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States[32]
Governors
- Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas (2015-present)[33]
U.S. representatives
- Nick LaLota, U.S. representative NY-01[33]
- Anthony D'Esposito, U.S. representative NY-04[33]
- Mike Lawler, U.S. representative NY-17[33]
Party chapters
- Nassau County Republican Party[34]
- Queens Republican Party[34]
- Suffolk County Republican Party[34]
- Westchester County Republican Party[34]
Cara Castronuova (disqualified)
U.S. Representatives
- George Santos, former U.S. Representative for New York's 3rd congressional district (Independent)[34]
Local officials
Individuals
- Roger Stone, former advisor to Donald Trump[34]
Party chapters
Josh Eisen (disqualified)
Statewide officials
Organizations
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of June 5, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Sapraicone (R) | $738,958 | $494,680 | $244,277 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[30] | |||
Independents
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Diane Sare, political organizer and perennial candidate[37]
Endorsements
editDiane Sare
Organizations
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of June 5, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Diane Sare (I) | $331,307 | $331,025 | $6,726 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[30] | |||
General election
editPredictions
edit| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid D | November 9, 2023 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid D | November 9, 2023 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe D | November 9, 2023 |
| Decision Desk HQ/The Hill[42] | Safe D | June 8, 2024 |
| Elections Daily[43] | Safe D | May 4, 2023 |
| CNalysis[44] | Solid D | November 21, 2023 |
| RealClearPolitics[45] | Solid D | August 5, 2024 |
| Split Ticket[46] | Safe D | October 23, 2024 |
| 538[47] | Solid D | October 23, 2024 |
Endorsments
editKirsten Gillibrand (D)
Individuals
- Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Jewish Labor Committee (1998–present) and board member of the National Endowment for Democracy (2022–present)[9]
Labor unions
- District Council 37[10]
- New York State AFL–CIO[11]
- New York State Nurses Association[12]
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union[9]
Organizations
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)[13]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[14]
- EMILY's List[15]
- End Citizens United[16]
- Feminist Majority PAC[17]
- Giffords[18]
- Humane Society Legislative Fund[19]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[20]
- Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs[21]
- League of Conservation Voters[22]
- Natural Resources Defense Council[23]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[48]
- Population Connection Action Fund[25]
- Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City[26]
- Vote Mama[27]
Political parties
Mike Sapraicone (R)
Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th president of the United States[32]
Governors
- Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas (2015-present)[33]
U.S. representatives
- Nick LaLota, U.S. representative NY-01[33]
- Anthony D'Esposito, U.S. representative NY-04[33]
- Mike Lawler, U.S. representative NY-07[33]
Party chapters
- Nassau County Republican Party[34]
- Queens Republican Party[34]
- Suffolk County Republican Party[34]
- Westchester County Republican Party[34]
Fundraising
edit| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kirsten Gillibrand (D) | $15,120,750 | $23,896,091 | $1,540,060 |
| Michael Sapraicone (R) | $1,110,275[b] | $771,871 | $338,403 |
| Diane Sare (I) | $457,732[c] | $455,244 | $8,933 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[30] | |||
Polling
editAggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Kirsten Gillibrand (D) |
Mike Sapraicone (R) |
Undecided [d] |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 538[49] | through November 3, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | 57.2% | 33.9% | 8.9% | Gillibrand +23.2% |
| RealClearPolitics[50] | September 23 – October 27, 2024 | October 29, 2024 | 55.0% | 34.3% | 10.7% | Gillibrand +20.7% |
| 270ToWin[51] | September 30 - November 4, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | 55.8% | 32.8% | 11.4% | Gillibrand +23.0% |
| TheHill/DDHQ[52] | through November 3, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | 58.9% | 34.8% | 6.3% | Gillibrand +24.1% |
| Average | 56.7% | 34.0% | 9.3% | Gillibrand +22.7% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kirsten Gillibrand (D) |
Mike Sapraicone (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Co.[53] | November 2–3, 2024 | 450 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 61% | 33% | 2%[e] | 4% |
| ActiVote[54] | October 4–28, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 60% | 40% | – | – |
| Cygnal (R)[55] | October 26–27, 2024 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 58% | 39% | 1%[f] | 2% |
| Siena College[56] | October 13–17, 2024 | 872 (LV) | ± 4.1% | 57% | 31% | 2%[g] | 9% |
| YouGov[57][B] | October 7–17, 2024 | 1,089 (RV) | ± 3.41% | 57% | 32% | – | 11% |
| Emerson College[58][C] | September 23–25, 2024 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.0% | 50% | 33% | 1%[h] | 15% |
| ActiVote[59] | August 24 – September 25, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 60% | 40% | – | – |
| Siena College[60] | September 11–16, 2024 | 1,003 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 54% | 31% | 3%[i] | 13% |
| ActiVote[61] | July 8 – August 5, 2024 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 63% | 37% | – | – |
| Siena College[62] | July 28 – August 1, 2024 | 1,199 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 56% | 33% | 1%[j] | 10% |
Hypothetical polling
Kirsten Gillibrand vs. generic opponent
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kirsten Gillibrand (D) |
Generic opponent |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[63] | June 12–13 & 16–17, 2024 | 805 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
| Siena College[64] | May 13–15, 2024 | 1,191 (RV) | ± 3.9% | 39% | 41% | 20% |
| Siena College[65] | April 15–17, 2024 | 806 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 42% | 39% | 19% |
| Siena College[66] | February 12–14, 2024 | 806 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 39% | 37% | 23% |
| Siena College[66] | January 14–17, 2024 | 807 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 43% | 38% | 19% |
| Siena College[67] | November 12–15, 2023 | 893 (RV) | ± 4.6% | 40% | 35% | 25% |
| Siena College[68] | October 15–19, 2023 | 1,225 (RV) | ± 3.4% | 39% | 38% | 23% |
| Siena College[69] | September 10–13, 2023 | 804 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 41% | 37% | 22% |
| Siena College[70] | August 13–16, 2023 | 803 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 40% | 41% | 19% |
| Siena College[71] | June 20–25, 2023 | 817 (RV) | ± 3.9% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Siena College[72] | May 7–11, 2023 | 810 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 43% | 38% | 19% |
| Siena College[73] | March 19–22, 2023 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.6% | 43% | 38% | 19% |
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kirsten Gillibrand | 4,318,903 | 54.01% | −8.01% | |
| Working Families | Kirsten Gillibrand | 392,395 | 4.91% | +2.27% | |
| Total | Kirsten Gillibrand (incumbent) | 4,711,298 | 58.91% | –8.09% | |
| Republican | Mike Sapraicone | 2,917,044 | 36.48% | +7.90% | |
| Conservative | Mike Sapraicone | 329,070 | 4.12% | +0.05% | |
| Total | Mike Sapraicone | 3,246,114 | 40.59% | +7.59% | |
| LaRouche | Diane Sare | 39,413 | 0.49% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 7,996,825 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Notes
edit- ^ a b c Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ $550,050 of this total was self-funded by Sapraicone
- ^ $6,000 of this total was self-funded by Sare
- ^ Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- ^ "Some other candidate" with 2%
- ^ Sare (I) with 1%
- ^ "Wouldn't vote" with 2%
- ^ Sare (I) with 1%
- ^ "Wouldn't vote" with 2%; "Someone else" with 1%
- ^ "Wouldn't vote" with 1%
Partisan clients
References
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- ^ 538
- ^ RealClearPolitics
- ^ 270ToWin
- ^ TheHill/DDHQ
- ^ Research Co.
- ^ ActiVote
- ^ Cygnal (R)
- ^ Siena College
- ^ YouGov
- ^ Emerson College
- ^ ActiVote
- ^ Siena College
- ^ ActiVote
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ a b Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ Siena College
- ^ "Certified November 5, 2024 General Election Results, approved 12.09.2024". Ny.gov. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
External links
editOfficial campaign websites