Key Takeaways — New York
- Harris won New York by +16.4 in 2024 (56.9% vs 40.5%) — Safe D with 28 electoral votes, though Republicans have been gaining ground in Long Island and outer borough suburbs
- The 2022 midterms were a warning sign: Democrats lost 4 House seats in New York due to crime and cost-of-living messaging, contributing to Republicans flipping the House nationally
- Governor Kathy Hochul (D) won re-election narrowly in 2022 (+6 over Lee Zeldin) — an incumbent governor nearly losing in a Safe D state shocked the national Democratic Party
- New York City accounts for ~40% of the state's population and is the center of the global financial system — Trump's Wall Street tariff market shock hit NYC financial workers particularly hard in 2025
2024 Presidential Election — New York
Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +16.4. Margin: 16.4 pts.
Key Facts — New York
Frequently Asked Questions
How did New York vote in the 2024 presidential election?
New York voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 56.9% versus Trump's 40.5%. The state has 28 electoral votes.
Who are the current US senators from New York?
New York's two US senators are Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.
What is New York's political lean?
New York is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Albany, and New York carries 28 electoral votes in the Electoral College.
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