New York's 13th Congressional District elections, 2014
2016 →
← 2012
|
 |
November 4, 2014 |
June 24, 2014 |
Charles Rangel  |
Charles Rangel |
 |
Cook Political Report: Solid D[1] FairVote's Monopoly Politics: Safe D[2] |
 |
The 13th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Rep. Charles Rangel (D) defeated Daniel Vila Rivera (Green) in the general election.
New York's 13th Congressional District was a Democratic leaning district. In 2012, Rangel received 75 percent of the vote in the general election. Republican candidate Craig Schley received 5.2 percent.
There was no Republican candidate on the ballot in 2014. The top contenders for the Democratic nomination were Rep. Rangel and state senator Adriano Espaillat. The Associated Press declared Rangel's victory the day after the election.[4]
These two candidates previously ran against each other in 2012, when Rangel defeated Espaillat 43.9 to 41.3 percent. Rangel maintained a lead in the polls in 2014. Former mayor Bill de Blasio and President Barack Obama declined to endorse either candidate.[5]
| Candidate Filing Deadline | Primary Election | General Election |
|---|---|---|
Primary: A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. New York utilizes a closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[6][7]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Voter registration: To vote in the federal primary, voters had to register by May 30, 2014. To vote in the state primary, voters had to register by August 15, 2014.[8]
- See also: New York elections, 2014
Incumbent: Heading into the election the incumbent was Charles Rangel (D), who was first elected in 1970.
As of the 2010 redistricting cycle, New York's 13th Congressional District was located in the southeastern portion of the state and included parts of Bronx and New York counties.[9]
Candidates
General election candidates
Charles Rangel - Incumbent
Daniel Vila Rivera
Note: Although Kenneth Schaeffer was set to be on the Working Families Party line, he was removed from the ballot shortly before the election, allowing Rangel to run for the Working Families Party in addition to the Democratic Party.[10][11]
June 24, 2014, primary results
|
|
|
Disqualified
Failed to file
- Adam Clayton Powell - Former New York State Assemblyman[14][15][13][12]
- David Paterson - Former governor[13][12]
- Keith Wright - State assemblyman[13][12]
Election results
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Charles Rangel Incumbent |
87.3% | 68,396 | |
| Green | Daniel Vila Rivera | 12.5% | 9,806 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.2% | 151 | |
| Total Votes | 78,353 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021 | ||||
Primary election
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charles Rangel Incumbent |
47.8% | 23,799 | ||
| Adriano Espaillat | 43.1% | 21,477 | ||
| Michael A. Walrond Jr. | 7.9% | 3,954 | ||
| Yolanda Garcia | 1.2% | 597 | ||
| Total Votes | 49,827 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections - Official Election Results |
||||
Polls
Democratic primary polls
| Democratic primary candidates | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Charles Rangel | Adriano Espaillat | Michael Walrond | Yolanda Garcia | Margin of Error | Sample Size | |||||||||||||
| Siena College Research Institute (June 14-18, 2014) | 47% | 34% | 7% | 4% | +/-3.7 | 707 | |||||||||||||
| The New York Times/NY1/Siena College Poll (May 15-20, 2014) | 41% | 32% | 6% | 5% | +/-3.8 | 678 | |||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
Endorsements
| New York Democratic Contested Primary | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endorsement/Contribution | Charles Rangel | Adriano Espaillat | |||||
| City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito | February 26, 2014 | ||||||
| Transport Workers Union Local 100 | March 14, 2014 | ||||||
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | March 27, 2014 | ||||||
| Teamsters Local 237 | April 2, 2014 | ||||||
| Sen. Chuck Schumer | April 8, 2014 | ||||||
| Former President Bill Clinton | April 22, 2014 | ||||||
| NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer | April 23, 2014 | ||||||
| District Council (DC) 37 | April 24, 2014 | ||||||
| Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union | May 5, 2014 | ||||||
| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) | May 6, 2014 | ||||||
| The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) | May 7, 2014 | ||||||
| The Hotel Trades Council | May 16, 2014 | ||||||
| Healthcare workers union 1199SEIU | May 20, 2014 | ||||||
| The New York Times | June 19, 2014 | ||||||
| Public Advocate Letitia James | June 20, 2014 | ||||||
| New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo | June 22, 2014 | ||||||
Campaign contributions
Charles Rangel
Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Rangel’s reports.[16]
| Charles Rangel (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| April Quarterly[17] | April 15, 2013 | $5,033.42 | $34,873.32 | $(44,693.04) | $−4,786.30 | ||||
| July Quarterly[18] | July 15, 2013 | $−4,786.30 | $195,924.92 | $(30,686.67) | $160,451.95 | ||||
| October Quarterly[19] | October 15, 2013 | $160,451.95 | $59,784.92 | $(99,014.97) | $121,221.90 | ||||
| Year-End Quarterly[20] | December 31, 2013 | $121,221 | $142,925 | $(48,278) | $211,461 | ||||
| April Quarterly[21] | April 15, 2014 | $211,461.34 | $272,250.67 | $(258,883.87) | $224,828.14 | ||||
| Pre-Primary[22] | August 22, 2014 | $224,828.14 | $322,772.21 | $(396,139.59) | $151,460.76 | ||||
| July Quarterly[23] | October 23, 2014 | $151,460.76 | $378,881.30 | $(509,045.59) | $21,296.47 | ||||
| October Quarterly[24] | October 15, 2014 | $21,046.47 | $41,695.00 | $(93,132.40) | $−30,390.93 | ||||
| Pre-General[25] | October 23, 2014 | $−30,390.93 | $8,880.00 | $(2,500.00) | $−24,010.93 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $1,457,987.34 | $(1,482,374.13) | ||||||||
Adriano Espaillat
Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Espaillat's reports.[26]
| Adriano Espaillat Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| April Quarterly[27] | January 31, 2014 | $9,958.08 | $2,000.00 | $(2,515.00) | $9,443.08 | ||||
| July Quarterly[28] | January 31, 2014 | $9,443.08 | $13,300.00 | $(2,015.00) | $20,728.08 | ||||
| October Quarterly[29] | January 31, 2014 | $20,728.08 | $45,101.00 | $(5,400.00) | $60,429.08 | ||||
| Year-End[30] | January 31, 2014 | $60,429.08 | $33,695.00 | $(14,521.70) | $79,602.38 | ||||
| April Quarterly[31] | April 15, 2014 | $79,602.38 | $231,737.36 | $(92,178.35) | $219,161.39 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $325,833.36 | $(116,630.05) | ||||||||
Michael A. Walrond Jr.
Candidates for Congress were required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Walrond's reports.[32]
| Michael A. Walrond Jr. (2014) Campaign Finance Reports | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Date Filed | Beginning Balance | Total Contributions for Reporting Period | Expenditures | Cash on Hand | ||||
| Year-End[33] | January 31, 2014 | $0.00 | $82,980.56 | $(4,943.40) | $78,037.16 | ||||
| April Quarterly[34] | April 15, 2014 | $78,037.16 | $64,860.20 | $(68,014.76) | $74,882.60 | ||||
| Running totals | |||||||||
| $147,840.76 | $(72,958.16) | ||||||||
District history
| Candidate ballot access |
|---|
 |
| Find detailed information on ballot access requirements in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. |
2012
On November 6, 2012, Charles Rangel (D) won re-election to a 22nd term in the United States House. He ran in the 13th District due to redistricting in 2011. He defeated Craig Schley in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Rangel Incumbent |
90.7% | 175,016 | |
| Republican | Craig Schley | 6.3% | 12,147 | |
| Independent | Deborah Liatos | 2.9% | 5,548 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 202 | |
| Total Votes | 192,913 | |||
| Source: New York State Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed September 1, 2021 | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Michael Grimm won election to the United States House. He defeated Michael McMahon (D) and Tom Vendittelli (L) in the general election.[35]
| U.S. House, New York District 13 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Grimm |
51.3% | 65,026 | |
| Democratic | Michael E. McMahon incumbent | 47.9% | 60,773 | |
| Libertarian | Tom Vendittelli | 0.7% | 929 | |
| N/A | Write-in votes | 0.1% | 72 | |
| Total Votes | 126,800 | |||
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 2014
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2014 House Race Ratings for August 8, 2014," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ FairVote's Monopoly Politics, "2014 House Projections," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Sabato's Crystal Ball, "2014 House Races," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "Charles Rangel pulls off hard-fought win," June 25, 2014
- ↑ New York Observer, "Bill de Blasio Will Not Endorse Congressman Charlie Rangel," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑ The New York State Senate, "N.Y. Election Law § 17–102," accessed December 12, 2025
- ↑ The New York State Senate, "N.Y. Election Law § 5–304," accessed December 12, 2025
- ↑ New York Board of Elections Website, "Register to Vote," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ New York Redistricting Map, "Map," accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2014 General Election Candidate List," accessed November 6, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 New York State Board of Elections, "New York State Unofficial Election Night Results," accessed November 6, 2014
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 New York Board of Elections, "Candidate Petition List," accessed April 17, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Politicker, "David Paterson hints at congressional campaign," accessed May 15, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Statement of Candidacy," accessed March 11, 2013
- ↑ Bloomberg - Political Capital, "Adam Clayton Powell IV Files For Rangel’s N.Y.C. Seat," accessed March 19, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel Summary Report," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel July Quarterly," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel October Quarterly," accessed October 28, 2013
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel Year-End Quarterly," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel April Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel Pre-Primary," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel July Quarterly," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel October Quarterly," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Charles Rangel Pre-General," accessed October 27, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat Summary Report," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat April Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat July Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat Octobery Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat Year-End," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Adriano Espaillat April Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Michael A. Walrond Jr. Summary Report," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Michael A. Walrond Jr. Year-End," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Michael A. Walrond Jr. April Quarterly," accessed April 24, 2014
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
