New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2024

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New York's 21st Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voting in New York
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 21st Congressional District of New York, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 59.1%-40.8%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 56.9%-41.2%.

New York conducted redistricting between the 2022 and 2024 elections. As a result, district lines in this state changed. To review how redistricting took place in New York and to see maps of the new districts, click here. For a list of all states that drew new district lines between 2022 and 2024, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
• New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 21

Incumbent Elise Stefanik defeated Paula Collins and Scott Phillip Lewis in the general election for U.S. House New York District 21 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elise Stefanik (R / Conservative Party)	62.0	215,996
		Paula Collins (D / Working Families Party)	38.0	132,447
		Scott Phillip Lewis (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	197

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Paula Collins advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steven Holden (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jill Lochner (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Paula Collins advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brian Rouleau (Working Families Party)

Candidate profiles

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Paula Collins

Party: Democratic Party, Working Families Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a Cannabis Tax Attorney and a property owner in Rensselaer County, New York. I am a Democrat, seeking to represent the people who have been left behind due to partisan politics. The voters of NY-21 need to have representation on immigration, artificial intelligence, the farm bill, and mitigation of climate change. Our current representative is far too busy pursuing her personal ambitions to advance meaningful legislation on issues that matter to the average person. "

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Key Messages

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Immigration and the chaos at the southern border has now reached New York's North Country counties, as immigrants seek to cross into our country through Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Jefferson counties. We need enforcement, but more importantly, we need an immigration policy that provides a pathway for legal entry. We haven't had significant immigration reform bill since 1986. While Congress is busy fighting within their committees for partisan issues, our country's borders are being overrun and our communities are forever changed. We need significant immigration reform that works, and it's up to Congress to do it!

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Artificial intelligence is interwoven into our daily lives. We need Congress to develop sensible policies now, rather that sitting back and waiting to see how the technology develops, as they did with social media. In the ever advancing wave of artificial intelligence in our society, we need to make sure our personal data is secure from predators. We need to make sure that we maintain control over our likeness and images. And we need to make sure that AI-guided technology, such as driverless vehicles and equipment, remain under human control, rather than taking on a life of their own.

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If you ate today, thank a farmer. But you better hurry, because the farmers are going broke and moving to the suburbs. The 2018 Farm Bill had to be extended because our congressional representatives were too busy pursuing partisan issues to pass a 2023 Farm Bill that provided things like price loss coverage, agriculture risk coverage, and full transparency in milk checks. And we need for Congress to demand full support for the Milk Check Transparency Report.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House New York District 21 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New York

Election information in New York: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 26, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
• Online: Oct. 26, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
• Online: Oct. 26, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 3, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

Immigration and the chaos at the southern border has now reached New York's North Country counties, as immigrants seek to cross into our country through Clinton, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Jefferson counties. We need enforcement, but more importantly, we need an immigration policy that provides a pathway for legal entry. We haven't had significant immigration reform bill since 1986. While Congress is busy fighting within their committees for partisan issues, our country's borders are being overrun and our communities are forever changed. We need significant immigration reform that works, and it's up to Congress to do it!

Artificial intelligence is interwoven into our daily lives. We need Congress to develop sensible policies now, rather that sitting back and waiting to see how the technology develops, as they did with social media. In the ever advancing wave of artificial intelligence in our society, we need to make sure our personal data is secure from predators. We need to make sure that we maintain control over our likeness and images. And we need to make sure that AI-guided technology, such as driverless vehicles and equipment, remain under human control, rather than taking on a life of their own.

If you ate today, thank a farmer. But you better hurry, because the farmers are going broke and moving to the suburbs. The 2018 Farm Bill had to be extended because our congressional representatives were too busy pursuing partisan issues to pass a 2023 Farm Bill that provided things like price loss coverage, agriculture risk coverage, and full transparency in milk checks. And we need for Congress to demand full support for the Milk Check Transparency Report.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I am deeply concerned about the health of our democracy. I cannot sit idly by while the party of Ronald Reagan romances Russia. I also can't sit idly by while our representative democracy ceases to either represent or be democratic. Let's send people to Congress who are committed to doing the work of the people -- not the work of their political party.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I look up to the combined efforts of George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who showed us that a country that was in a devastating financial crisis could transfer power peacefully and in full exercise of statesmanship. Though they were politically very different at the time, they formed a friendship that has endured to this day. In light of recent polarized politics, I reminisce over how simple and civil those gentleman seem now.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I would suggest that someone who wants to understand my political philosophy should read the United States Constitution.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I value elected officials who work collaboratively to gather information and opinion from all constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I am a listener. I am collaborative. And I am a democrat who believes that elected officials are sent to office to do the work of the people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I believe it is the core responsibility for Congressional representatives to remember the people who sent them to Washington DC.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I would like to be a part of a Congress that turns the tide on partisan politics and reverts to our true mission: to serve the people of the United States of America.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I remember when the next-door-neighbor barged in through the back door and said to my mother, "They shot Bobby," meaning Bobby Kennedy. I remember my mother's horrified and frightened expression. I knew it would be bad. My dad worked at the Louisiana State capitol, and we were worried about rioting impeding his commute home. About a year later, I remember when the astronauts walked on the moon. I was in a Head Start kindergarten program for the summer, and the teacher wheeled in a television for all of us to watch. For many years after that, I was obsessed with the idea of becoming an astronaut.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

My very first job was at a dime store in my neighborhood called TG&Y. My job was to run the fabric department, which involved inventory control as well as customer service. I held the job for a year, until I got busy with extra-curricular activities.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I love the crime novels of John Grisham. They are informative, the characters are interesting, and they are entertaining.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

"I'm a Survivor", by Destiny's Child.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I have always struggled financially. I was born in a large working-class family, and to this day find that I have to be careful with every dime that I earn or spend.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

The U.S. House of Representatives is unique in that each Congressional District is drawn to be approximately equal with others. Currently, the districts are drawn according to population centers of approximately 770,000 people. The opportunity exists for there to be the closest form of representative democracy --"of the People, by the People, and for the People."

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I believe that every voter who has been attentive to government is qualified to serve in elected office.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I believe that immigration is the single biggest issue facing the US over the next decade, followed closely by climate change, and artificial intelligence.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I believe that two years is too short of a term length for representatives, since the net result is that a representative is always campaigning for the next race.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

Term limits are vital to the health of our democracy. We should not have career politicians who languish in their positions for decades.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I would model myself on Representatives Jerry Nadler, Adam Schiff, and Liz Cheney, who each, in their own ways, demonstrated courage in the face of adversity.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I hear small business owners and farmers in my district who are working full time at their businesses while also working two part time jobs -- and they still aren't making ends meet. I hear parents who are scared about social media and the impact it has on their children. I hear farmers talk about going to their barns in the morning to find immigrant families who sought shelter during the night. The farmer is torn -- should they protect this family potentially putting their own lives at risk, or should they they turn the family into Homeland Security.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

Compromise is absolutely necessary and desirable for policy making. However, compromise goes both ways, and requires willing participants on both sides of an issue. Compromise cannot be based in steadfast declarations, such as Mitch McConnell's famous "no compromise" oath that he took when Obama became president, but must be based in statesmanship and democratic values.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

As a tax attorney, I am very aware of the government's need to raise revenue. Most Americans would be OK with taxation if they understood how those dollars are spent and how they are funneled back to our communities. But communication is key to this, and that communication should not be muddied by partisan politics.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

The US House should use its investigative powers for ethics probes, or matters of national security. The investigative powers should not be a tit-for-tat probe designed to generate headlines or hysteria amongst the voters.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

What committees interest you?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

I am interested in the Agriculture Committee, since that is the way to maximize my representation for the voters of NY-21. I am also interested in the Small Business Committee and Ways and Means, since the economies of every day Americans are influenced by the discussions and bills that emerge from those committees.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Paula Collins (Democratic, Working Families)

Financial transparency and government accountability has, regrettably, gone out of fashion. The Farm Bill champions the need for fiscal transparency for farm investment and distribution funds. So too do we need full transparency in reporting and in appropriations. For too long, good ideas have gone unfunded because the only way they could get passed was to be buried in an omnibus bill. The net effect, is that good, grassroots ideas either don't get passed, or they get lost in congressional dealmaking. We need lawmakers who have the courage and the stamina to champion the issues that represent the values of their constituents instead of selling the issues in a swap and trade environment that means nobody gets what they want.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Elise Stefanik	Republican Party, Conservative Party	$15,467,578	$7,636,449	$8,747,917	As of December 31, 2024
Paula Collins	Working Families Party, Democratic Party	$149,174	$54,290	$95,408	As of December 31, 2024
Scott Phillip Lewis	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in New York in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in New York, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
New York	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	5% of voters from the candidate's same party or 1,250, whichever is less	N/A	4/4/2024	Source
New York	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of votes cast for governor in the last election or 3,500, whichever is less	N/A	5/28/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2024 election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below is the district map used in the 2022 election next to the map in place for the 2024 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it.

2022

2024

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in New York.

New York U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	26	26	0	59	52	5	1	11.5%	4	15.4%
2022	26	26	7	107	52	16	8	46.2%	13	68.4%
2020	27	27	4	108	54	16	7	42.6%	11	47.8%
2018	27	27	1	85	54	13	1	25.9%	6	23.1%
2016	27	27	4	77	54	10	3	24.1%	5	21.7%
2014	27	27	2	55	54	5	5	18.5%	5	20.0%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in New York in 2024. Information below was calculated on June 16, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Fifty-nine candidates ran for New York’s 26 U.S. House districts, including 32 Democrats and 27 Republicans. That’s an average of 2.27 candidates per district. There were 4.12 candidates per district in 2022, 4.00 candidates per district in 2020, and 3.15 candidates per district in 2018.

The 59 candidates who ran in New York in 2024 was the fewest number of candidates since 2014, when 55 candidates ran.

No districts were open in 2024, meaning all incumbents ran for re-election. This was the fewest number of open districts in the last 10 years.

Four candidates—three Democrats and one Republican—ran for the 10th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a district in New York in 2024.

Six primaries—five Democratic and one Republican—were contested in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 16.8 primaries were contested each election year.

Four incumbents—three Democrats and one Republican—were in contested primaries in 2024. Between 2014 and 2022, an average of 8.00 incumbents ran in contested primaries each election year.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all 26 districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made New York's 21st the 147th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in New York's 21st based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
41.2%	56.9%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
43.1	54.7	D+11.7

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in New York, 2020

New York presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 18 Democratic wins
• 13 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of New York state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of New York's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from New York
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	19	21
Republican	0	7	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	26	28

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in New York's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in New York, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kathy Hochul
Lieutenant Governor	Antonio Delgado
Secretary of State	Robert Rodriguez
Attorney General	Letitia James

State legislature

New York State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	42
	Republican Party	21
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		63

New York House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	102
	Republican Party	48
	Independence	0
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		150

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

New York Party Control: 1992-2024
Eight years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
Assembly	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 21

Incumbent Elise Stefanik defeated Matt Castelli in the general election for U.S. House New York District 21 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elise Stefanik (R / Conservative Party)	59.1	168,579
		Matt Castelli (D / Moderate Party)	40.8	116,421
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	95

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 285,095
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Matt Castelli defeated Matthew Putorti in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Castelli	80.8	19,319
		Matthew Putorti	18.9	4,528
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	52

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 23,899
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ezra Watson (D)
• Bridie Farrell (D)
• Keith Sherrill (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lonny Koons (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

2020

See also: New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 21

Incumbent Elise Stefanik defeated Tedra Cobb in the general election for U.S. House New York District 21 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elise Stefanik (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party)	58.8	188,655
		Tedra Cobb (D / Working Families Party)	41.1	131,995
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	138

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 320,788
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tedra Cobb advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Independence Party primary election

The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Independence Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeffrey French (Serve America Movement Party)

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Tedra Cobb advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21.

2018

See also: New York's 21st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 21

Incumbent Elise Stefanik defeated Tedra Cobb and Lynn Kahn in the general election for U.S. House New York District 21 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elise Stefanik (R)	56.1	131,981
		Tedra Cobb (D)	42.4	99,791
		Lynn Kahn (G)	1.5	3,437

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 235,209 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Katie Wilson (Working Families Party)
• Dylan Ratigan (Women's Equality Party)
• Chris Schmidt (L)
• Steve Krieg (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Tedra Cobb defeated Katie Wilson, Dylan Ratigan, Emily Martz, and Patrick Nelson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tedra Cobb	55.7	10,853
		Katie Wilson	12.1	2,356
		Dylan Ratigan	11.9	2,313
		Emily Martz	11.1	2,165
		Patrick Nelson	9.2	1,802

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 19,489
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Don Boyajian (D)
• Ronald Kim (D)
• Tanya Boone (D)
• Sara Idleman (D)
• David Mastrianni (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Incumbent Elise Stefanik advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Elise Stefanik

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Russell Finley (R)
• Steven Schnibbe (R)

Green primary election

Green primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Lynn Kahn advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Lynn Kahn

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Women's Equality Party primary election

Women's Equality Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Dylan Ratigan advanced from the Women's Equality Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Dylan Ratigan

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Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21

Katie Wilson advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 21 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Katie Wilson

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Footnotes

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New York's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

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Chuck Schumer (D)

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District 3

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Laura Gillen (D)

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Grace Meng (D)

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Nydia Velazquez (D)

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Hakeem Jeffries (D)

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Yvette Clarke (D)

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Nicole Malliotakis (R)

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George Latimer (D)

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Michael Lawler (R)

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Pat Ryan (D)

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Josh Riley (D)

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Paul Tonko (D)

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Elise Stefanik (R)

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John Mannion (D)

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Nick Langworthy (R)

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Claudia Tenney (R)

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Joseph Morelle (D)

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Tim Kennedy (D)

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