Craig Herskowitz (New York)
Craig Herskowitz (Democratic Party) ran for election to the New York State Senate to represent District 2. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Herskowitz also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Herskowitz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Craig Herskowitz was born in Huntington, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 2002 and a law degree from the Quinnipiac School of Law in 2006. His career experience includes working as a administrative law judge.[1]
Elections
2024
State Senate
See also: New York State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for New York State Senate District 2
Incumbent Mario Mattera defeated Craig Herskowitz in the general election for New York State Senate District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mario Mattera (R / Conservative Party) | 58.3 | 103,865 |
 | Craig Herskowitz (D) | 41.7 | 74,307 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 123 | ||
| Total votes: 178,295 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Craig Herskowitz advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 2.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mario Mattera advanced from the Republican primary for New York State Senate District 2.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mario Mattera advanced from the Conservative Party primary for New York State Senate District 2.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Herskowitz in this election.
U.S. House
See also: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 1
Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota defeated John Avlon in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nicholas J. LaLota (R / Conservative Party) | 55.2 | 226,285 |
 | John Avlon (D) | 44.8 | 183,540 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 275 | ||
| Total votes: 410,100 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Patrick Denman (Independent)
- Jarrett Matthews Adorno (Independent)
- George Devolder-Santos (Independent)
- Ryan Kalata (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1
John Avlon defeated Nancy Goroff in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Avlon | 70.1 | 19,383 |
 | Nancy Goroff | 29.9 | 8,253 | |
| Total votes: 27,636 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Hill (D)
- James Gaughran (D)
- Andy DeCecco (D)
- Craig Herskowitz (D)
- Saint Jermaine Endeley (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Foti (Conservative Party)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Herskowitz in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
State Senate
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Craig Herskowitz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
U.S. House
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Craig Herskowitz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Herskowitz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Economic Development
- Clean Environment
- Women's Rights
Public policies that focus on ensuring access to quality education and improving educational outcomes.
Public policies focused on mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable development.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 17, 2023
