New York's 19th Congressional District

New York's 19th Congressional District

Incumbent

Marcus Molinaro

Assumed office: January 3, 2023

New York's 19th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Marcus Molinaro (R).

As of the 2020 Census, New York representatives represented an average of 777,529 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 719,298 residents.

Elections

2024

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024

New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

General election

The primary will occur on June 25, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Dan Buttermann, Casey Groves, and Josh Riley are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate
		Dan Buttermann
		Casey Groves
		Josh Riley

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Cerullo (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Incumbent Marcus Molinaro is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate
		Marcus Molinaro

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Conservative Party primary election

Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Incumbent Marcus Molinaro is running in the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate
		Marcus Molinaro

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Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Josh Riley is running in the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate
		Josh Riley

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2022

Regular election

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Marcus Molinaro defeated Josh Riley in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	50.8	146,004
		Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party)	49.2	141,509
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	105

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 287,618
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Josh Riley defeated Jamie Cheney in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Riley	62.3	31,193
		Jamie Cheney	37.2	18,625
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	229

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,047
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Osun Zotique (D)
• Antonio Delgado (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Van De Water (R)
• Brandon Buccola (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Antonio Delgado (Working Families Party)

Special election

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District special election, 2022

General election

Special general election for U.S. House New York District 19

Pat Ryan defeated Marcus Molinaro in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party)	51.4	67,996
		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	48.5	64,159
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	91

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 132,246
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2020

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Incumbent Antonio Delgado defeated Kyle Van De Water, Victoria Alexander, and Steven Greenfield in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Delgado (D / Working Families Party / Serve America Movement Party)	54.5	192,100
		Kyle Van De Water (R)	42.9	151,475
		Victoria Alexander (L)	1.2	4,224
		Steven Greenfield (G)	0.8	2,799
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	2,173

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 352,771
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Antonio Delgado advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Kyle Van De Water defeated Ola Hawatmeh in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kyle Van De Water	57.1	12,138
		Ola Hawatmeh	42.3	8,988
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	130

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tony German (R)
• Mike Roth (R)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Van De Water (Conservative Party)
• Ola Hawatmeh (Conservative Party)

Green primary election

The Green primary election was canceled. Steven Greenfield advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Van De Water (Independence Party)
• Antonio Delgado (Independence Party)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Victoria Alexander advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Serve America Movement Party primary election

The Serve America Movement Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Antonio Delgado advanced from the Serve America Movement Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Antonio Delgado advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.

2018

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Antonio Delgado defeated incumbent John Faso, Steven Greenfield, and Diane Neal in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Delgado (D)	51.4	147,873
		John Faso (R)	46.2	132,873
		Steven Greenfield (G)	1.5	4,313
		Diane Neal (Independent)	1.0	2,835

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 287,894 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Victoria Alexander (L)
• Chad McEvoy (Women's Equality Party)
• Dal LaMagna (Independent)
• Luisa Parker (Independent)
• Bob Cohen (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Delgado	22.1	8,576
		Pat Ryan	17.9	6,941
		Gareth Rhodes	17.8	6,890
		Brian Flynn	13.5	5,245
		Jeff Beals	12.9	4,991
		David Clegg	11.0	4,257
		Erin Collier	4.9	1,908

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Incumbent John Faso advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		John Faso

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Green primary election

Green primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Steven Greenfield advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Steven Greenfield

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Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Bob Cohen advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Bob Cohen

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2016

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2016

New York's 19th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2016. Incumbent Chris Gibson (R), who began serving in Congress in 2011, chose not to seek re-election in 2016, leaving the seat open. John Faso (R) defeated Zephyr Teachout (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Faso defeated Andrew Heaney in the Republican primary, while Teachout defeated Will Yandik to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on June 28, 2016.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	John Faso	54.1%	166,171
	Democratic	Zephyr Teachout	45.9%	141,224
Total Votes				307,395
Source: New York Board of Elections

U.S. House, New York, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Zephyr Teachout	71.3%	13,801
Will Yandik	28.7%	5,561
Total Votes		19,362
Source: New York State Board of Elections

U.S. House, New York, District 19 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John Faso	67.5%	10,922
Andrew Heaney	32.5%	5,253
Total Votes		16,175
Source: New York State Board of Elections

2014

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 19th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Chris Gibson (R) defeated Sean Eldridge (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Chris Gibson Incumbent	64.5%	131,594
	Democratic	Sean Eldridge	35.5%	72,470
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.1%	109
Total Votes				204,173
Source: New York State Board of Elections, NYS Board of Elections Rep. in Congress Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed August 30, 2021

2012

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District elections, 2012

The 19th Congressional District of New York held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Incumbent from the 20th District, Chris Gibson won the election in the district.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Chris Gibson Incumbent	52.8%	150,245
	Democratic	Julian Schreibman	47.2%	134,295
	N/A	Write-in votes	0%	139
Total Votes				284,679
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, Nan Hayworth won election to the United States House. She defeated John J. Hall (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Nan Hayworth	52.5%	109,944
	Democratic	John J. Hall incumbent	47.2%	98,788
	N/A	Write-in votes	0.3%	645
Total Votes				209,377

2008
On November 4, 2008, John J. Hall won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Kieran Michael Lalor (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John J. Hall incumbent	58.7%	164,859
	Republican	Kieran Michael Lalor	41.3%	116,120
	N/A	Write-in votes	0%	15
Total Votes				280,994

2006
On November 7, 2006, John J. Hall won election to the United States House. He defeated Sue W. Kelly (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John J. Hall	48%	100,119
	Republican	Sue W. Kelly incumbent	45.7%	95,359
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	6.3%	13,155
Total Votes				208,633

2004
On November 2, 2004, Sue W. Kelly won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Michael Jaliman (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sue W. Kelly incumbent	57.2%	175,401
	Democratic	Michael Jaliman	28.5%	87,429
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	14.3%	43,903
Total Votes				306,733

2002
On November 5, 2002, Sue W. Kelly won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Janine M.H. Selendy (D), Christine M. Tighe (Right to Life) and Jonathan M. Wright (G) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sue W. Kelly incumbent	63.6%	121,129
	Democratic	Janine M.H. Selendy	23.6%	44,967
	Right to Life	Christine M. Tighe	2.3%	4,374
	Green	Jonathan M. Wright	1.4%	2,642
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	9%	17,206
Total Votes				190,318

2000
On November 7, 2000, Sue W. Kelly won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Larry Otis Graham (D), Mark R. Jacobs (Green Party), Frank X. Lloyd (Right to Life) in the general election.

U.S. House, New York District 19 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Sue W. Kelly incumbent	54.4%	145,532
	Democratic	Larry Otis Graham	32.1%	85,871
	Right to Life	Frank X. Lloyd	1.5%	4,086
	Green	Mark R. Jacobs	1.4%	3,662
	N/A	Blank/Void/Scattering	10.5%	28,180
Total Votes				267,331

District map

The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those adopted for the 2024 election cycle. To compare the map before redistricting with the one used for the 2024 elections, click here.

Redistricting

2020-2024

See also: Redistricting in New York after the 2020 census

On February 28, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a new congressional map into law. The state Assembly voted 115-35 to approve the map on February 27. The state Senate voted 45-18 to approve the map the same day.

According to Nicholar Fandos of The New York Times, "Although a pair of swing districts would become more Democratic, lawmakers in Albany left the partisan makeup of 24 of the state’s 26 districts largely intact. The middle-ground approach reflected a desire to avoid another protracted court fight like the one in New York that helped swing control of the House to Republicans in 2022, while still better positioning Democrats in key districts."

On December 12, 2023, the New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, ruled in a 4-3 decision that the independent redistricting commission did not follow the state's congressional redistricting process and ordered the commission to reconvene and re-draw congressional district boundaries by February 28 for use in the 2024 elections. The court's majority opinion stated, "In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). The Constitution demands that process, not districts drawn by courts. Nevertheless, the IRC failed to discharge its constitutional duty. That dereliction is undisputed. The Appellate Division concluded that the IRC can be compelled to reconvene to fulfill that duty; we agree. There is no reason the Constitution should be disregarded."

How does redistricting in New York work? On March 14, 2012, the state legislature approved a constitutional amendment to establish new redistricting procedures beginning in 2020. The New York Constitution requires that two successive legislatures approve an amendment in order to qualify it for final approval by popular vote. The legislature approved the amendment a second time in 2013. On November 4, 2014, voters approved the amendment, the provisions of which were set to take effect during the 2020 redistricting cycle.

The 10-member commission comprises the following members:

1. Two members must be appointed by the temporary president of the New York State Senate.
2. Two members must be appointed by the speaker of the New York State Assembly.
3. Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Senate.
4. Two members must be appointed by the minority leader of the New York State Assembly.
5. Two members must appointed by the aforementioned eight commissioners. These two appointees cannot have been enrolled in the top two major political parties in the state.

The legislature must approve the commission's plans by a simple up/down vote. The legislature must reject two separate sets of redistricting plans before it will be able to amend the commission's proposals. All districts will be required "to preserve minority rights, be equally populated, and consist of compact and contiguous territory." Further, state law will require that districts "not be drawn to discourage competition or to favor/disfavor candidates or parties." In prior redistricting cycles, authority for both congressional and state legislative redistricting was vested with the state legislature. An advisory commission participated in the process.

State law requires that state legislative districts be contiguous and compact. State legislative districts must also take into account the "historic and traditional significance of counties."

Below are the congressional maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections. The map on the right was in effect for New York’s 2024 state legislative elections.

New York District 19
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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New York District 19
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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2010-2011

This is the 19th Congressional District of New York after the 2001 redistricting process. The current district is displayed in the infobox at the top of the page.

See also: Redistricting in New York after the 2010 census

In 2011, the New York State Legislature re-drew the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.

District analysis

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

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was EVEN. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were about the same as the national average. This made New York's 19th the 214th most Democratic district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 51.3% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 46.7%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+2. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 2 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made New York's 19th Congressional District the 223rd most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.01. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.01 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in New York
• New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024
• New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2022
• New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2020
• New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 19

Footnotes

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New York's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Chuck Schumer (D)

Representatives

District 1

Nicholas LaLota (R)

District 2

Andrew Garbarino (R)

District 3

Tom Suozzi (D)

District 4

Anthony D'Esposito (R)

District 5

Gregory Meeks (D)

District 6

Grace Meng (D)

District 7

Nydia Velazquez (D)

District 8

Hakeem Jeffries (D)

District 9

Yvette Clarke (D)

District 10

Daniel Goldman (D)

District 11

Nicole Malliotakis (R)

District 12

Jerrold Nadler (D)

District 13

Adriano Espaillat (D)

District 14

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

District 15

Ritchie Torres (D)

District 16

Jamaal Bowman (D)

District 17

Michael Lawler (R)

District 18

Pat Ryan (D)

District 19

Marcus Molinaro (R)

District 20

Paul Tonko (D)

District 21

Elise Stefanik (R)

District 22

Brandon Williams (R)

District 23

Nick Langworthy (R)

District 24

Claudia Tenney (R)

District 25

Joseph Morelle (D)

District 26

Tim Kennedy (D)

Democratic Party (18)

Republican Party (10)