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List of United States Senators from New York

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This page displays current and historical information pertaining to the U.S. Senate delegation from New York.

Current members

The current members of the U.S. Senate from New York are:


Office Name Party Date assumed office Date term ends
U.S. Senate New York Kirsten Gillibrand Democratic January 26, 2009 January 3, 2031
U.S. Senate New York Chuck Schumer Democratic January 3, 1999 January 3, 2029


Election history

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For more information on the different classes of U.S. Senators, please see: Classes of United States Senators

Class I

Senators in Class I were elected to office in the November 2024 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Class I terms run from the beginning of the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025, to the end of the 121st Congress on January 3, 2031.

2024

See also: United States Senate election in New York, 2024

General election
General election for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand defeated Mike Sapraicone and Diane Sare in the general election for U.S. Senate New York on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand (D / Working Families Party)
 
58.8
 
4,711,298
Image of Mike Sapraicone
Mike Sapraicone (R / Conservative Party)
 
40.5
 
3,246,114
Image of Diane Sare
Diane Sare (LaRouche Party) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
39,413
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
13,492

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,010,317
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Sapraicone advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Mike Sapraicone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand defeated Chele Farley in the general election for U.S. Senate New York on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
 
67.0
 
4,056,931
Image of Chele Farley
Chele Farley (R)
 
33.0
 
1,998,220

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,055,151
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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2012

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKirsten Gillibrand Incumbent 72.2% 4,822,330
     Republican Wendy Long 26.3% 1,758,702
     Green Colia Clark 0.6% 42,591
     Libertarian Chris Edes 0.5% 32,002
     CSP John Mangelli 0.3% 22,041
     N/A Write-in votes 0% 2,012
Total Votes 6,679,678
Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections U.S. Senator Election Returns November 6, 2012," accessed August 30, 2021


2010 special election

On November 2, 2010, Kirsten Gillibrand won re-election to the United States Senate. She defeated Joseph J. DioGuardi (R), Cecile A. Lawrence (Green), John Clifton (Libertarian), Joseph Huff (Rent Is 2 Damn High), Vivia Morgan (Anti-Prohibition) and Bruce Blakeman (Tax Revolt) in the general election.[1]

U.S. Senate, New York Special Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKirsten Gillibrand incumbent 62.9% 2,836,361
     Republican Joseph J. DioGuardi 35.1% 1,581,834
     Green Cecile A. Lawrence 0.8% 35,497
     Libertarian John Clifton 0.4% 18,407
     Rent Is 2 Damn High Joseph Huff 0.4% 17,021
     Anti-Prohibition Vivia Morgan 0.3% 11,773
     Tax Revolt Bruce Blakeman 0.1% 4,522
     N/A Write-in votes 0% 1,211
Total Votes 4,506,626


2006

On November 7, 2006, Hillary Clinton won re-election to the United States Senate. She defeated John Spencer (R), Howie Hawkins (G), Jeffrey T. Russell (L), Roger Calero (Socialist Workers) and William Van Auken (Socialist Equality) in the general election.[2]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngHillary Clinton incumbent 64% 3,008,428
     Republican John Spencer 29.6% 1,392,189
     Green Howie Hawkins 1.2% 55,469
     Libertarian Jeffrey T. Russell 0.4% 20,996
     Socialist Workers Roger Calero 0.1% 6,967
     Socialist Equality William Van Auken 0.1% 6,004
     N/A Blank/Void/Scattering 4.5% 210,579
Total Votes 4,700,632


2000

On November 7, 2000, Hillary Clinton won election to the United States Senate. She defeated Rick Lazio (R), Mark J. Dunau (G), Jeffrey E. Graham (Independence), John O. Adefope (Right to Life), John Clifton (L), Louis P. Wein (Constitution) and Jacob J. Perasso (Socialist Workers) in the general election.[3]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2000
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngHillary Clinton 53.8% 3,747,310
     Republican Rick Lazio 41.9% 2,915,730
     Independence Jeffrey E. Graham 0.6% 43,181
     Green Mark J. Dunau 0.6% 40,991
     Right to Life John O. Adefope 0.3% 21,439
     Libertarian John Clifton 0.1% 4,734
     Constitution Louis P. Wein 0% 3,414
     Socialist Workers Jacob J. Perasso 0% 3,040
     N/A Blank/Void/Scattering 2.6% 179,823
Total Votes 6,959,662


Class III

Senators in Class III were elected to office in the November 2022 general election, unless they took their seat through appointment or special election. Class III terms run from the beginning of the 118th Congress on January 3, 2023, to the end of the 120th Congress on January 3, 2029.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in New York, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Chuck Schumer defeated Joe Pinion and Diane Sare in the general election for U.S. Senate New York on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chuck Schumer
Chuck Schumer (D / Working Families Party)
 
56.7
 
3,320,561
Image of Joe Pinion
Joe Pinion (R / Conservative Party)
 
42.7
 
2,501,151
Image of Diane Sare
Diane Sare (LaRouche Party) Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
26,844
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
4,151

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,852,707
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chuck Schumer advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Joe Pinion advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Joe Pinion advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chuck Schumer advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

2016

See also: United States Senate election in New York, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated New York's U.S. Senate race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Chuck Schumer (D) defeated Wendy Long (R), Alex Merced (L), and Robin Laverne Wilson (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidate faced a primary opponent in June.[4]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Schumer Incumbent 70.7% 5,182,006
     Republican Wendy Long 27.1% 1,988,261
     Green Robin Wilson 1.5% 112,521
     Libertarian Alex Merced 0.7% 47,666
Total Votes 7,330,454
Source: New York Board of Elections

2010

On November 2, 2010, Schumer was re-elected to the United States Senate for a third term. He defeated Jay Townsend (R/Conservative), Colia Clark (Green) and Randy A. Credico (Anti-Prohibition, Libertarian).[5]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Schumer Incumbent 66.3% 3,047,111
     Republican Jay Townsend 32.2% 1,479,724
     Green Colia Clark 0.9% 42,340
     Anti-Prohibition, Libertarian Randy A. Credico 0.5% 24,863
     N/A Write-in votes 0% 1,337
Total Votes 4,595,375


2004

On November 2, 2004, Chuck Schumer won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Howard Mills (R), Marilyn F. O'Grady (Conservative), David E. McReynolds (G), Donald Silberger (L), Martin Koppel (Socialist Workers) and Abraham Hirschfelt (Builders) in the general election.[6]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 2004
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Schumer incumbent 64% 4,769,824
     Republican Howard Mills 21.8% 1,625,069
     Conservative Marilyn F. O'Grady 3% 220,960
     Green David E. McReynolds 0.5% 36,942
     Libertarian Donald Silberger 0.3% 19,073
     Builders Abraham Hirschfeld 0.2% 16,196
     Socialist Workers Martin Koppel 0.2% 14,811
     N/A Blank/Void/Scattering 10% 744,943
Total Votes 7,447,818


1998

On November 3, 1998, Chuck Schumer won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Alfonse D'Amato (R), Corinne E. Kurtz (Marijuana Reform), Joel Kovel (G), William P. McMillen (L) and Rose Ann Berbeo (Socialist Workers) in the general election.[7]

U.S. Senate, New York General Election, 1998
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Schumer 51.1% 2,551,065
     Republican Alfone D'Amato 41.3% 2,058,988
     Marijuana Reform Corinne E. Kurtz 0.7% 34,281
     Green Joel Kovel 0.3% 14,735
     Libertarian William P. McMillen 0.2% 8,223
     Socialist Workers Rose Ann Berbeo 0.1% 3,513
     N/A Blank/Void/Scattering 6.4% 319,072
Total Votes 4,989,877


Historical members

Historical Representation to the U.S. Senate by Party from New York
Party Total
     Democratic 19
     Republican 21
     Federalist 9
     Democratic-Republican 8
     Whig 1
     Jacksonian 1
     Conservative 1
     Anti-Administration, Democratic-Republican 1
     Democratic-Republican; Free-Soil; Democratic 1
     Anti-Masonic, Whig, Republican 1
     Democratic-Republican, Whig 1
     Democratic-Republican; National Republican 1
Class 1 Senators from New York
Senators Years Served Party
Philip J. Schuyler 1789-1791 Federalist
Aaron Burr 1791-1797 Democratic-Republican
Philip J. Schuyler 1797-1798 Federalist
John S. Hobart 1798-1798 Federalist
William North 1798-1798 Federalist
James Watson 1798-1800 Federalist
Gouverneur Morris 1800-1803 Federalist
Theodorus Bailey 1803-1804 Anti-Administration, Democratic-Republican
John Armstrong, Jr. 1804-1804 Democratic-Republican
Samuel L. Mitchill 1804-1809 Democratic-Republican
Obadiah German 1809-1815 Democratic-Republican, Whig
Nathan Sanford 1815-1821 Democratic-Republican; National Republican
Martin Van Buren 1821-1828 Democratic-Republican; Free-Soil; Democratic
Charles E. Dudley 1829-1833 Jacksonian
Nathaniel P. Tallmadge 1833-1844 Democratic
Daniel S. Dickinson 1844-1851 Democratic
Hamilton Fish 1851-1857 Whig
Preston King 1857-1863 Republican
Edwin D. Morgan 1863-1869 Republican
Reuben E. Fenton 1869-1875 Republican
Francis Kernan 1875-1881 Democratic
Thomas C. Platt 1881-1881 Republican
Warner Miller 1881-1887 Republican
Frank Hiscock 1887-1893 Republican
Edward Murphy, Jr. 1893-1899 Democratic
Chauncey M. Depew 1899-1911 Republican
James A. O'Gorman 1911-1917 Democratic
William M. Calder 1917-1923 Republican
Royal S. Copeland 1923-1938 Democratic
James M. Mead 1938-1947 Democratic
Irving M. Ives 1947-1959 Republican
Kenneth B. Keating 1959-1965 Republican
Robert F. Kennedy 1965-1968 Democratic
Charles E. Goodell 1968-1971 Republican
James L. Buckley 1971-1977 Conservative
Daniel Patrick Moynihan 1977-2001 Democratic
Hillary Rodham Clinton 2001-2009 Democratic
Kirsten Gillibrand 2009-Present Democratic
Class 3 Senators from New York
Senators Years Served Party
Rufus King 1789-1796 Federalist
John Laurance 1796-1800 Federalist
John Armstrong, Jr. 1800-1802 Democratic-Republican
De Witt Clinton 1802-1803 Democratic-Republican
John Armstrong, Jr. 1803-1804 Democratic-Republican
John Smith 1804-1813 Democratic-Republican
Rufus King 1813-1825 Federalist
Nathan Sanford 1826-1831 Democratic-Republican
William L. Marcy 1831-1833 Democratic
Silas Wright, Jr. 1833-1844 Democratic
Henry A. Foster 1844-1845 Democratic
John A. Dix 1845-1849 Democratic
William H. Seward 1849-1861 Anti-Masonic, Whig, Republican
Ira Harris 1861-1867 Republican
Roscoe Conkling 1867-1881 Republican
Elbridge G. Lapham 1881-1885 Republican
William M. Evarts 1885-1891 Republican
David B. Hill 1892-1897 Democratic
Thomas C. Platt 1897-1909 Republican
Elihu Root 1909-1915 Republican
James W. Wadsworth, Jr. 1915-1927 Republican
Robert F. Wagner 1927-1949 Democratic
John Foster Dulles 1949-1949 Republican
Herbert H. Lehman 1949-1957 Democratic
Jacob K. Javits 1957-1981 Republican
Alfonse M. D'Amato 1981-1999 Republican
Charles Schumer 1999-Present Democratic

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
  2. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
  3. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
  4. ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 Primary Election," accessed May 9, 2016
  5. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
  6. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
  7. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013


New York's current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)
Chuck Schumer (D)
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Pat Ryan (D)
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