2010 United States Senate special election in New York

none the other Senate election in New York held in parallel 2010 United States Senate election in New York March 2026 December 2017 2010 United States Senate special election in New York New York Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg presidential Yes 2006 United States Senate election in New York 2006 2012 United States Senate election in New York 2012 November 2, 2010 150x150px Kirsten Gillibrand 2006 official photo cropped (cropped).jpg Kirsten Gillibrand Democratic Party (United States) font-weight:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left; Parties Independence Working Families 2,836,361 62.94% Joseph DioGuardi.jpg Joe DioGuardi Republican Party (United States) Conservative Party of New York 1,581,834 35.10% 2010 United States Senate special election in New York results map by county.svg 300px County resultsGillibrand: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%DioGuardi: #e27f7f 50–60% U.S. Senator Kirsten GillibrandIn January 2009, Gillibrand was appointed by Governor David Paterson to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Hillary Clinton, who had been appointed U.S. Secretary of State. Democratic Party (United States) Kirsten GillibrandAP, "Democratic Sens. Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand win N.Y. election: Both Democrats defeated underfunded, largely unknown Republicans. Charles Schumer won a third term while Kirsten Gillibrand will hold the seat she was appointed to last year." November 3, 2010. Found at Los Angeles Times website. Accessed November 3, 2010. Democratic Party (United States) The 2010 United States Senate special election in New York took place on November 2, 2010, concurrently with other elections to the United States Senate in other states as well as elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Governor David Paterson had appointed Kirsten Gillibrand to serve as United States Senator from New York until the 2010 special election, replacing former senator Hillary Clinton, who resigned to serve as Secretary of State in the Barack Obama administration. The winner of the special election was to complete the term ending in January 2013. The special election took place concurrently with the regular election for the Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer and the 2010 New York gubernatorial election. Due to this special election, 2010 marked the first time since the ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913 that all of New York's six statewide offices were up for popular election on the same day. These elections coincided with the elections of all United States representatives from New York, all members of the New York State legislature, and many other officeholders.Erie County Board of Elections website page on 2010 Offices to be Elected. Retrieved March 29, 2010. Appointment history section the details of the appointment process have very little to do with the special election January 2022 During the appointment process, a large number of candidates were mentioned, including: Buffalo Mayor Byron Brownhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/patersons-future-could-factor-into-choice-for-clinton-successor/ Paterson's Future Could Factor Into Choice for Clinton Successor Berger, Judson Fox News December 16, 2008 Former President Bill Clintonhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/12/01/clinton.replacement/index.html Bill Clinton mentioned for wife's Senate seat Berger, Judson CNN December 1, 2008 New York State Attorney General and eventual Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo New York State Assemblywoman RoAnn Destitohttp://www.wktv.com/news/local/35332319.html Who could be Clinton's Senate replacement? NBC-WKTV News Channel 2 – Utica News, Weather, Sports – Local News Wktv.com December 1, 2008 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716024815/http://www.wktv.com/news/local/35332319.html July 16, 2011 dead mdy-all Actress and eventual SAG-AFTRA president Fran DrescherCan You Say, 'Senator Drescher'? People Christina Tapper December 9, 2008 http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20245096,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081212034929/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20245096,00.html dead December 12, 2008 Then-U.S. Representative and eventual seat-appointee Kirsten Gillibrandhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/01/AR2008120102621.html A Rush for Clinton's Senate Seat Richberg, Keith B. The Washington Post December 2, 2008 U.S. Representative Brian Higgins U.S. Representative Steve Israel Attorney, author, and eventual U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy U.S. Representative Nita Lowey Former Lieutenant Governor Stan LundineMiller, Rick. Clerk Griffith suggests Lundine for Senate. Olean Times Herald. January 8, 2009. U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloneyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/28/nyregion/28kennedy.html As a Candidate, Kennedy Is Forceful but Elusive The New York Times December 28, 2008 Nicholas Confessore David M. Halbfinger May 27, 2010 U.S. Representative Greg Meeks U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler Amy Goodwin (Director) Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) Calls for Independent Counsel to Investigate Cheney and Rumsfeld for Violating Torture Laws (Interview) Democracy Now! December 25, 2008 December 23, 2008 http://www.democracynow.org/2008/12/23/rep_jerrold_nadler_d_ny_calls New York state assemblyman Daniel J. O'Donnell Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/25/thomas-suozzi-hillary-cli_n_146438.html Thomas Suozzi: Hillary Clinton's Senate Replacement? HuffPost November 25, 2008 U.S. Representative Nydia Velázquez United Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Speculation An early favorite for selection was New York Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who in the late 1990s had been planning a run for the 2000 Senate election, but had stepped aside once then-First Lady of the United States Clinton had decided to run for the office.http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/11/clinton_move_starts_more_senat.php Clinton move starts more Senate jockeying Ambinder, Marc The Atlantic November 21, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20081218063840/http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/11/clinton_move_starts_more_senat.php December 18, 2008 But Lowey soon withdrew from consideration, having gained enough seniority to become one of the powerful "cardinals" on the House Appropriations Committee and did not want to relinquish that position.https://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-now/2008/12/lowey-withdraws-from-race-to-replace-clinton-014481 Lowey withdraws from race to replace Clinton Thrush, Glenn Politico December 1, 2008 Another who withdrew from consideration was New York Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez.http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2008/12/velazquez-bows-out.html Velazquez Bows Out New York Daily News December 12, 2008 December 17, 2008 Senator Schumer did not publicly indicate a preference, but reportedly favored Congresswoman Gillibrand. The indication by Caroline Kennedy that she was possibly interested in being appointed drew the most media attention. Her family legacy (including that her uncle Robert F. Kennedy had previously held the seat) and star power was balanced against her inexperience in politics and elections. Her uncle Senator Ted Kennedy, in a battle with brain cancer, encouraged her to seek the position. On December 15, Kennedy indicated that she was definitely seeking the appointment, making phone calls to Paterson and other prominent Democrats.https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/us/politics/16caroline.html Caroline Kennedy Is Seeking Seat Held by Clinton Confessore, Nicholas The New York Times December 15, 2008 Kennedy and her uncle had backed Obama over Clinton at a crucial time in the long presidential nomination struggle, and some past Clinton supporters initially disparaged Kennedy's qualifications for the senate seat.https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2008/12/clinton-chides-supporters-on-kennedy-014835 Clinton chides supporters on Kennedy Smith, Ben Politico December 16, 2008 But soon Clinton told her supporters not to stand in the way of a Kennedy selection; Clinton said she herself would have no public comments on any of the possible choices.http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/12/hillary_spokesperson_she_wont.php Hillary Spokesperson: She Won't Say Anything About Her Successor Sargent, Greg Talking Points Memo December 16, 2008 December 17, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217140046/http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/12/hillary_spokesperson_she_wont.php December 17, 2008 dead mdy-all Public opinion polls showed that Kennedy and Cuomo were the two most popular choices of New York residents, with their large name recognition factors playing a role.http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1865272,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081212011851/http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1865272,00.html dead December 12, 2008 The Other Senate Vacancy: Who Will Replace Hillary? Pickert, Kate Time December 9, 2008 Paterson faced a complex set of factors in making the choice. Women's groups were pressuring him to replace Clinton with another woman, while upstate groups were dissatisfied at their lack of representation in top-level statewide offices. Paterson's own gubernatorial election campaign could benefit from a Democratic star such as Kennedy in the senate race, which would help him raise money and increase voter enthusiasm, while the choice of Kennedy would also bolster his relations with the Obama administration. Whatever candidate is chosen would be faced with likely having to raise $35 million for the 2010 special election and then, if victorious, another $35 million for the 2012 regular election two years later. By later in December, Kennedy had mounted a concerted effort to gain support around the state, and had made several trips and appearances as well. Kennedy's appointment was supported by Congresswoman Louise Slaughter,Ben Smith Kennedy's first endorsement https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2008/12/kennedys-first-endorsement-014828?showall Politico December 16, 2008 December 16, 2008 State Assemblyman Vito Lopez, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg,Another Senator Kennedy? https://abc7ny.com/archive/6540115/ Associated Press WABC-TV New York December 5, 2008 December 5, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20090129230042/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news%2Fpolitics&id=6540115&rss=rss-wabc-article-6540115 January 29, 2009 live mdy-all former New York City Mayor Ed Koch and the New York Post editorial page.Kennedy for the Senate http://www.nypost.com/seven/12162008/postopinion/editorials/kennedy_for_the_senate_144454.htm New York Post December 16, 2008 December 17, 2008 March 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090321233835/http://www.nypost.com/seven/12162008/postopinion/editorials/kennedy_for_the_senate_144454.htm dead She received criticism for not voting in a number of Democratic primaries and general elections since registering in 1988 in New York CityErin Einhorn Saltonstall, David Records show Caroline Kennedy failed to cast her vote many times since 1988 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/12/18/2008-12-18_records_show_caroline_kennedy_failed_to_.html New York Daily News December 19, 2008 December 19, 2008 and also for not providing details about her political views.Salstonstall, David https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/12/17/2008-12-17_we_know_caroline_kennedys_name_but_not_h.html We know Caroline Kennedy's name, but not her views on the issues New York Daily News December 17, 2008 December 20, 2008 Kennedy declined to make disclosures of her financial dealings or other personal matters, stating that she would not release the information publicly unless she was selected by Paterson, at which time she would be subject to the same background checks as all appointees.David Halbfinger Kennedy Declines to Make Financial Disclosure https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/nyregion/23kennedy.html?ref=politics The New York Times December 22, 2008 December 23, 2008 Kennedy acknowledged that she was going to have to prove herself: "Going into politics is something people have asked me about forever. When this opportunity came along, which was sort of unexpected, I thought, `Well, maybe now. How about now?' [I'll have to] work twice as hard as anybody else ... I am an unconventional choice ... We're starting to see there are many ways into public life and public service."Larry Neumeister Kennedy says 9/11, Obama led her to public service http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Dec26/0,4670,CarolineKennedy,00.html Associated Press December 26, 2008 December 26, 2008 Fox News https://web.archive.org/web/20081231023134/http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Dec26/0,4670,CarolineKennedy,00.html December 31, 2008 dead mdy-all The apparent effort by Kennedy forces to make her appear the "inevitable" choice drew reports of resistance among Democratic officials, including Paterson himself.https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/nyregion/24kennedy.html Resistance to Kennedy Grows Among Democrats Confessore, Nicholas The New York Times December 23, 2008 December 27, 2008 Kennedy said she will not run for the seat in 2010 if she is not appointed by Paterson.https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2008/12/more-caroline-spoke-to-hillary-wont-run-if-not-selected-014998 More Caroline: Spoke to Hillary, won't run if not selected Ben Smith Politico December 26, 2008 December 27, 2008 In late December 2008, Kennedy drew criticism from several media outlets for lacking clarity in interviews, and for using the phrase "you know" 168 times during a 30-minute interview with NY1.Not Ready for SNL: Caroline Kennedy's 168 'you knows.', Wall St. Journal, December 29, 2008 At one point, there was speculation among Democratic Party officials that Paterson would make a caretaker appointment, meaning someone who would pledge to only serve the two years and not run in 2010.http://wcbstv.com/politics/ny.caretaker.senator.2.897875.html Bill Clinton A Possible N.Y. Senate 'Caretaker?' Associated Press, WCBS-TV January 1, 2009 January 2, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090101122038/http://wcbstv.com/politics/ny.caretaker.senator.2.897875.html January 1, 2009 This would allow Paterson to avoid choosing among competing choices and give them a level playing field two years hence. Speculation even focused on former President Bill Clinton as the caretaker, but on New Year's Day Paterson seemed to indicate he was not inclined towards the idea: "In the United States Senate, the most effective senators are the ones that have seniority."http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/01/01/2009-01-01_paterson_no_caretaker_for_hillary_clinto.html Blain, G. Lovett, K. amp New York Daily News January 2, 2009 January 2, 2009 Paterson: No 'caretaker' for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat By early January 2009, Kennedy's support had dropped in public opinion polls, with 44 percent of New Yorkers saying they had a lesser impression of her since she began her campaign for the appointment, versus 23 percent having a better impression. A mid-January Quinnipiac University Polling Institute poll showed Cuomo 7 percentage points ahead of Kennedy in voter preference, and more voters than not thinking Kennedy was unqualified for the position.http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1318.xml?ReleaseID=1246 Kennedy Fades As New Yorkers Back Cuomo For Senate, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; More Voters Don't Think Kennedy Is Qualified Quinnipiac University January 14, 2009 January 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116100405/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1318.xml?ReleaseID=1246 January 16, 2009 dead mdy-all Paterson made all interested candidates submit lengthy vetting documents as part of their candidacy.https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/nyregion/09senate.html Seeking Clinton's Seat, Would-Be Senators Provide Exhaustive Background Details Hakim and Confessore The New York Times January 8, 2009 January 10, 2009 An official of the League of Women Voters criticized Paterson for not making the vetting questions public. Paterson said he would announce his decision shortly after the Obama inauguration.https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2009/01/paterson-will-choose-right-after-inauguration-015399 Paterson will choose 'right after inauguration' Smith, Ben Politico January 16, 2009 January 16, 2009 On January 22, 2009, after several conflicting reports,Kennedy Withdraws Senate Bid Confessore, Nicholas Hakim, Danny amp https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/nyregion/22caroline.html?hp The New York Times January 22, 2009 January 22, 2009 Kennedy released a statement withdrawing from consideration for the seat, citing personal reasons.Caroline Kennedy withdraws Senate bid https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna28780112 NBC News January 22, 2009 January 22, 2009 The following day, further conflicting reports ensued over what the specific reason was for Kennedy's withdrawal, and whether or not Paterson would have picked her had she stayed in.https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/nyregion/24senator.html Paterson Picks Gillibrand for Senate Confessore, Nicholas Hakim, Danny amp The New York Times January 23, 2009 January 23, 2009 Some of the reports were based on Paterson's office planting false stories with the press that Kennedy had serious problems with the hiring of a nanny or unpaid taxes.In Attack on Kennedy, Echo of a Spitzer Tactic Hakim, Danny Confessore, Nicholas amp https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/nyregion/04paterson.html The New York Times February 3, 2009 February 23, 2009 Appointment On the same day that Kennedy dropped out, WPIX-TV and the Albany Times Union reported that Governor Paterson was expected to announce he was appointing Kirsten Gillibrand.http://blogs.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/10818/gillibrand-gaining-steam Gillibrand gaining steam (Updated) – Capitol Confidential Blogs.timesunion.com January 22, 2009 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090126232357/http://blogs.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/10818/gillibrand-gaining-steam January 26, 2009 dead mdy-all The Governor made the official announcement of Gillibrand's appointment at a press conference in Albany on January 23, 2009.http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-stsena2412393378jan24,0,6380085.story https://web.archive.org/web/20090127015742/http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-stsena2412393378jan24,0,6380085.story dead January 27, 2009 Gillibrand vows to represent both downstate, upstate Madore, James T. Newsday January 23, 2009 January 24, 2009 By a month later, Paterson had conceded that his office had been responsible for leaks at the end of the appointment process, intended to contest the Kennedy camp's claim that she had been his first choice for the position.Paterson Had Staff Deny Kennedy Was Top Choice Hakim, Danny Confessore, Nicholas amp https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/21/nyregion/21paterson.html The New York Times February 20, 2009 February 23, 2009 Paterson said, however, that he had not expected the level of attacks that ensued from his office at the time: "The things said about Caroline I found despicable and shocking and very painful. I never would have imagined removing the idea that this is my first choice meant a character assassination." Democratic primary The Democratic primary election was held on September 14, 2010.https://www.npr.org/blogs/politicaljunkie/2010/01/your_2010_election_calendar.html Your 2010 Election Calendar January 25, 2010 April 19, 2010 National Public Radio Ken Rudin Ken Rudin Paterson's appointment of Gillibrand alienated Caroline Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo supporters as well as some key liberal Democratic ideological constituencies, and made it possible that the centrist Gillibrand would face a primary challenge in 2010.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/23/AR2009012300297.html?hpid=moreheadlines Rep. Gillibrand Chosen For Clinton Senate Seat Richburg, Keith B. The Washington Post January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 She did not have the full backing of the New York congressional delegation either, and one state Democratic operative said, "I think she's going to get a serious primary in 2010."https://www.politico.com/story/2009/01/gillibrand-unpopular-among-peers-017877 Gillibrand unpopular among peers O'Connor, Patrick Thrush, Glenn amp Politico January 24, 2009 January 24, 2009 Carolyn McCarthy, formerly a colleague of Gillibrand's in the New York delegation to the United States House of Representatives, said that if Gillibrand was appointed, she would mount a primary campaign against her in 2010 if no other candidate who favored stricter gun control laws did so.McCarthy knocks Gillibrand as choice for Senate Reid J. Epstein Newsday http://www.newsday.com/news/local/politics/ny-pocaro2312389719jan23,0,7165375.story January 23, 2009 January 23, 2009 May 2026 medicmedic McCarthy is known as a staunch advocate of gun control laws, after her husband was murdered in a 1993 commuter train shooting spree, while Gillibrand was endorsed by the National Rifle Association of America.http://www.rollcall.com/news/31669-1.html?type=printer_friendly Paterson to Announce New York Senate Appointment Friday Roll Call January 22, 2009 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090124012407/http://www.rollcall.com/news/31669-1.html January 24, 2009 deadNew York Times. With Kennedy Out, N.R.A. Becomes Issue January 22, 2009 Gillibrand also served as a lawyer for Philip Morris, Inc.Tom Robbins https://www.villagevoice.com/gillibrand-learned-how-to-defend-tobaccos-dirtiest-secrets-as-a-young-lawyer/ Gillibrand Learned How to Defend Tobacco's Dirtiest Secrets as a Young Lawyer – Page 1 – Columns – New York Village Voice February 11, 2009 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090215121906/http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-02-11/columns/gillibrand-learned-how-to-defend-tobacco-s-dirtiest-secrets-as-a-young-lawyer February 15, 2009 dead Despite the potential for a primary challenge, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee chairman Bob Menendez, Senator from New Jersey, suggested that by the election, Gillibrand "will have convinced her fellow Democrats that she deserves their support."http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2009/02/menendez.php Menendez: DSCC Will Support Appointed Dem Senators – Hotline On Call Hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090420002620/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2009/02/menendez.php April 20, 2009 dead mdy-all However, a February 2009 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute poll showed Gillibrand losing a hypothetical primary matchup to McCarthy, and Gillibrand was said to be worried that Governor Paterson's declining popularity would pull her down too.http://www.nypost.com/seven/02232009/news/columnists/gilly_getting_the_willies_156503.htm Gilly Getting the Willies Dicker, Fredric U. New York Post February 23, 2009 February 23, 2009 February 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090225035854/http://www.nypost.com/seven/02232009/news/columnists/gilly_getting_the_willies_156503.htm dead Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringerhttps://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/05/nyregion/05senate.html Challengers to Gillibrand Emerging The New York Times Hakim, Danny March 4, 2009 were also seriously considering a primary challenge to Gillibrand, as was Long Island Congressman Steve Israel. In April 2009, Stringer formed an exploratory committee towards that end.https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/nyregion/17stringer.html Manhattan Borough Chief May Seek Gillibrand's Job Hernandez, Raymond The New York Times April 16, 2009 April 17, 2009 Despite the possible challenges, by April 2009 Gillibrand had raised $2.3 million in campaign funds since joining the Senate. In May 2009, Obama persuaded Israel to forsake a run, in the interests of not having a messy primary.https://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0509/Obama_convinces_Israel_not_to_run_for_Senate.html Obama convinces Israel not to run for Senate – The Scorecard Politico June 14, 2010Allen Jonathan http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/05/maloney-not-ready-to-follow-is.html Maloney Not Ready To Follow Israel's Lead and Bow Out of NY Senate Field – The Eye (CQ Politics) Blogs.cqpolitics.com May 17, 2009 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090521072810/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/05/maloney-not-ready-to-follow-is.html May 21, 2009 dead mdy-all Obama's intervention was largely at the request of Gillibrand patron Charles Schumer. However, Congresswoman Maloney indicated that she was still considering a primary challenge and that Israel's decision would not influence hers. Several days later, Stringer said he would not run either, for the same reasons as Israel.http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/another-gillibrand-challenger-gone-as-obama-wishes-2009-05-19.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090524021508/http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/another-gillibrand-challenger-gone-as-obama-wishes-2009-05-19.html dead May 24, 2009 News Archive The Hill June 14, 2010 In the wake of their withdrawals, Congressman José Serrano considered running for a while.http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/05/nysen-rep-serrano-weighs-prima.html New York Senate: Serrano Weighs Democratic Primary against Gillibrand Allen, Jonathan CQ Politics May 20, 2009 May 20, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090522203833/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/05/nysen-rep-serrano-weighs-prima.html May 22, 2009 dead mdy-all In early June 2009, Congresswoman McCarthy took herself out of any run.http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docid=news-000003135203 Rep. McCarthy Won't Take On Gillibrand In Senate Primary Allen, Jonathan CQPolitics June 4, 2009 June 12, 2009 November 2010 H3llBot McCarthy, who had raised only a small fraction of the amount of money Gillibrand had, said her declining was for personal reasons. Maloney, however, still seemed likely to run, and a conversation with Vice President Joe Biden did not change her mind. Several House Democrats from New York said that the White House's interventions to forestall a primary race had been unwise.https://www.politico.com/story/2009/06/renegade-dems-buck-obama-023727 Renegade Democrats buck Barack Obama Martin, Jonathan Politico June 14, 2009 June 16, 2009 As July 2009 began, a senior advisor to Maloney indicated that the congresswoman definitely was in, saying "She's decided to run because she believes there needs to be a debate on the real issues and she wants to give New Yorkers a choice."http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/07/01/2009-07-01_maloney_vows_to_challenge_gillibrand.html?print=1&page=all Rep. Maloney vows to challenge Sen. Gillibrand for Senate seat in primary New York Daily News New York July 1, 2009 June 14, 2010 Michael Saul However, after facing difficulties in hiring staff, and losing some longtime supporters and organizational support in preparation for a bid,https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/us/politics/02maloney.html The New York Times For an Insider, a Lonely Road to Senate Run Raymond Hernandez July 2, 2009 May 27, 2010 Maloney backed out in August 2009.https://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0809/Maloney_not_running_against_Gillibrand.html Maloney not running against Gillibrand – The Scorecard Politico June 14, 2010 In September 2009, a New York Post report that former Governor Eliot Spitzer was considering a Senate runhttp://www.nypost.com/seven/09012009/news/regionalnews/you_cant_keep_a_bad_man_down_187551.htm YOU CAN'T KEEP A BAD MAN DOWN: SPITZER IS EYEING A COMEBACK New York Post Maggie Haberman September 1, 2009 September 1, 2009 September 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090902152047/http://www.nypost.com/seven/09012009/news/regionalnews/you_cant_keep_a_bad_man_down_187551.htm dead were labeled "totally untrue" and "ridiculous" by Spitzer and his allies.http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/reports-spitzer-won-t-run-for-senate-seat-1.1413761 https://web.archive.org/web/20090905080958/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/reports-spitzer-won-t-run-for-senate-seat-1.1413761 dead September 5, 2009 Reports: Spitzer won't run for Senate seat September 1, 2009 REID J. EPSTEIN Newsday During 2009, Suffolk County legislature Majority Leader Jon Cooper seriously considered running against Gillibrand,http://www.cityhallnews.com/news/132/ARTICLE/1837/2009-03-16.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201918/http://www.cityhallnews.com/news/132/ARTICLE/1837/2009-03-16.html dead March 3, 2016 Jon Cooper, Obama's Long Island Man, Weighs Gillibrand Challenge Gentile, Sal City Hall News March 16, 2009 April 10, 2009 but at the end of the year he opted out of running and endorsed Gillibrand instead.http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/12/gillibrand-opponent-becomes-gi.html Gillibrand Opponent Becomes Gillibrand Believer Benjamin, Elizabeth New York Daily News December 14, 2009 December 19, 2009 Labor activist and 2006 Senate challenger Jonathan Tasini announced his candidacy as a Democratic opponent to Gillibrand in late 2009. Thereafter, however, he withdrew from the race, choosing instead to mount a primary challenge to Congressman Charles Rangel. In January 2010, The New York Times reported that former congressman Harold Ford Jr. of Tennessee was considering a primary challenge against Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Ford moved to New York City after his unsuccessful senate run in Tennessee and was working as a vice president of Merrill Lynch. He was reportedly backed by several high-profile Democrats, prominent Democratic donors and Wall Street executives who were dissatisfied with Senator Gillibrand.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/nyregion/06ford.html?scp=1&sq=harold%20ford&st=cse The New York Times Harold Ford Jr. Weighs a Challenge to Gillibrand Michael Barbaro January 6, 2010 May 27, 2010 The New York Times originally reported that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg might support Ford in a primary challenge. They later reported however, that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called Mayor Bloomberg to discuss the possibility of Bloomberg backing Ford but they reported that he assured the Majority Leader "that he was not personally involved in the effort to promote a Ford candidacy." Senator Schumer reportedly met with Ford to try and dissuade him from challenging Gillibrand but said the meeting had been planned months in advance.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/08/nyregion/08ford.html?partner=rss&emc=rss The New York Times Potential Ford Senate Bid Sets Off Scramble Michael Barbaro Raymond Hernandez January 8, 2010 May 27, 2010 Ford had already drawn fire from liberal advocacy groups and Gillibrand supporters who criticized Ford as being too conservative for the state, citing his anti-abortion stance, support for gun rights, and his previous opposition to same-sex marriage and pro-business stance.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/08/harold-ford-abortion-atta_n_416734.html Harold Ford Abortion Attack: NARAL Hits Possible Gillibrand Challenger On 'Pro-Life' Stance HuffPost January 8, 2010 June 14, 2010 David Weiner Ford sought to portray himself as an independent voice for New Yorkers saying that he wouldn't be "intimidated or bullied" by "Albany and Washington." Gillibrand's allies sought to portray Ford as opportunistic and out-of-step with New York Democratic voters, citing his conservative record as a Representative of a southern state in Congress. Gillibrand's camp denied intimidation efforts against Ford, saying that Gillibrands supporters "aren't bullying, they're informing New Yorkers." .https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/09/nyregion/09ford.html The New York Times Ford Says He Won't Be Bullied by Allies of Gillibrand Michael Barbaro January 9, 2010 May 27, 2010 The tussle was enough to bring renewed attempts to lure Congressman Steve Israel into reconsidering a race to represent liberal interests, but his spokesperson said, "The congressman appreciates the encouragement he's received to reconsider his decision regarding the U.S. Senate race in New York. That said, it's hard to imagine a scenario in which he'd re-enter the race."http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/01/polling-israel-for-senate.html Polling Israel For Senate? New York Daily News New York January 26, 2010 June 14, 2010 Celeste Katz On March 1, Ford indicated that he would not in fact run. On July 14, 2010, New York City attorney Gail Goode delivered 45,000 petitions to the state Board of Elections in order to qualify for a slot on the Democratic line in the September 14 primary against Gillibrand.http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/07/gillibrand-finally-gets-a-primary-challenger-in-ny-sen.php Talking Points Memo Gillibrand Finally Gets A Primary Challenger July 15, 2010 July 18, 2010 July 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718092347/http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/07/gillibrand-finally-gets-a-primary-challenger-in-ny-sen.php dead Candidates Kirsten Gillibrand, incumbent U.S. Senator Gail Goode, attorney Disqualified"For the office of US Senator (unexpired term), the name of Joseph Huff has been removed, leaving incumbent Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Gail Goode on the September 14 ballot." William Joseph Reynolds, "Updated: NY State Primary Primer:This September 14's Primary elections offer a host of party primaries for various state offices in various parties," August 11, 2010. Found at Yorktown Patch website https://web.archive.org/web/20110715051732/http://yorktown.patch.com/articles/ny-state-primary-primer-5 July 15, 2011 . Accessed September 14, 2010. Joseph Huff,JIMMY VIELKIND Capitol Bureau http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=951228&category=STATE Candidates tout petition muscle Times Union July 16, 2010 August 21, 2010 running on the Rent Is Too Damn High Party line Withdrew Scott Noren, oral surgeonCadei Emily http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/04/new-york-democrat-seeks-to-mou.html New York Democrat Seeks to Mount Senate Race With Small Donors – The Eye (CQ Politics) Blogs.cqpolitics.com April 27, 2009 June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20090501141406/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2009/04/new-york-democrat-seeks-to-mou.html May 1, 2009 dead mdy-all Jonathan Tasini, labor activist and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2006 (ran for U.S. House)http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/06/tasini-for-senate-again.html Tasini For Senate (Again) New York Daily News New York June 11, 2009 June 14, 2010 Celeste Katzhttps://www.newsday.com/news/potential-gillibrand-challenger-eyes-rangel-instead-g80565 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010235324/http://www.newsday.com/news/potential-gillibrand-challenger-eyes-rangel-instead-1.1909293 live October 10, 2012 Potential Gillibrand challenger eyes Rangel instead Newsday New York May 12, 2010 June 14, 2010 Declined Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General of New York (ran for governor) Harold Ford, Jr., former U.S. Representative from Tennessee's 9th congressional district (19972007) and chair of the Democratic Leadership CouncilAP http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/01/ford-wont-run-gillibrand-new-york/?test=latestnews https://web.archive.org/web/20100305221655/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/01/ford-wont-run-gillibrand-new-york/?test=latestnews dead March 5, 2010 Ford: Dems 'Bullied Me Out' of N.Y. Senate Race Fox News March 2, 2010 June 14, 2010"Harold Ford Jr. Weighs a Challenge to Gillibrand", The New York Times, January 5, 2010 Steve Israel, U.S. Representative for New York's 2nd congressional district since 2001 Caroline Kennedy, author and daughter of John F. Kennedy Carolyn Maloney, U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 1993 Eliot Spitzer, former governor of New York Tom Suozzi, former Nassau County Executive and mayor of Glen Cove Bill Thompson, former New York City Comptroller Hypothetical Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Caroline Kennedy Andrew Cuomo Steve Israel Thomas Suozzi Carolyn Maloney Kirsten GillibrandPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 3–4, 2009 27% 58% –– –– –– ––QuinnipiacQuinnipiac January 8–12, 2009 24% 31% 2% –– 6% 5%MaristMarist January 12–14, 2009 25% 40% 5% 6% 5% 3%Research 2000Research 2000 31% 26% 2% –– –– –– Polling Poll Source Dates administered Kirsten Gillibrand Carolyn McCarthy Carolyn Maloney Bill Thompson Harold Ford Jr. Eliot Spitzer Jonathan Tasini UndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac February 10–15, 2009 24% 34% –– –– –– –– –– ––Marist PollMarist Poll February 25–26, 2009 36% 33% –– –– –– –– –– ––QunnipiacQunnipiac April 1–5, 2009 29% 33% –– –– –– –– –– ––PoliticoPolitico June 9, 2009 25% –– 49% –– –– –– –– –– 32% – 34% –– –– –– –– ––QunnipiacQunnipiac June 24, 2009 23% –– 27% –– –– –– 4% 44%Marist PollMarist Poll July 1, 2009 37% –– 38% –– –– –– –– 25%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 14, 2009 27% –– 33% –– –– –– –– 30%Marist PollMarist Poll September 17, 2009 57% –– –– –– –– 29% –– 14%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac December 7–13, 2009 28% –– –– 41% –– –– –– 28%Marist PollMarist Poll January 15, 2010 43% –– –– –– 24% –– –– 33%Siena PollSiena Poll January 10–14, 2010 41% –– –– –– 17% –– 5% 37%Rasmussen Reports January 18, 2010 48% –– –– –– 23% –– –– 18%Marist PollMarist Poll January 25–27, 2010 44% –– –– –– 27% –– 4% 25% Results Democratic Primary resultshttps://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Senate/2010/NY New York, Class I Special Election Senate Primary Results Politico September 14, 2010 September 14, 2010 August 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100823031212/http://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Senate/2010/NY dead Kirsten Gillibrand (Incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 464512 76.1% Gail Goode Democratic Party (United States) 145,491 23.9% 610,003 100.00% Republican primary The Republican primary election was held on September 14, 2010. Congressman Peter T. King made his likely candidacy clear in December 2008,http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/10/ny-rep-peter-king-interested-hillarys-senate-seat https://web.archive.org/web/20120918104551/http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/12/10/ny-rep-peter-king-interested-hillarys-senate-seat/ dead September 18, 2012 Peter King interested Hillarys Senate Seat Fox News December 10, 2008 June 14, 2010 partly to mention that he was not challenging former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani as the latter was not in the running and partly to counter the wave of publicity for Caroline Kennedy.http://feeds.foxnews.com/~r/foxnews/latest/~3/fEMebUzCPBI Peter King intends to run for Senate in 2010 Fox News December 17, 2008 June 14, 2010 August 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes By January 2009, King was still deliberating over whether he would run, with the main factor being whether he could raise the estimated millions he would need.https://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/0109/NRSC_chair_encourages_King_candidacy.html NRSC chair encourages King candidacy Kraushaar, Josh Politico January 5, 2009 January 6, 2009 National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair John Cornyn was said to support King, which could keep other Republican contenders out of play. However, Cornyn reportedly met with former Governor George Pataki to discuss his potential candidacy, https://web.archive.org/web/20090223214856/https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jn3kCOceMPF7iuG4FzHbl_EgrQZgD96EQ0NO0 February 23, 2009 which other Republicans were advocating.http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/politics/94253/republicans-rumored-to-be-pushing-pataki-to-run-for-senate/Default.aspx Republicans Rumored To Be Pushing Pataki To Run For Senate NY1.com June 14, 2010 May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes In June 2009, due to an appointment to the House Intelligence Committee, King said he was much less likely to run.https://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2009/06/king-iffy-on-ny-senate-after-intel-appointment-019473?showall King iffy on NY Senate after intel appointment – Glenn Thrush June 29, 2009 Politico June 14, 2010 As August 2009 closed, King announced officially that he would not run, saying: "Senator Gillibrand generates neither strong support nor opposition. This makes it virtually impossible for me to raise the campaign funds I would need to overcome the built-in Democratic registration advantage and the countless millions of dollars which the Democrats will make available to Senator Gillibrand."http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/king-won-t-run-for-u-s-senate-1.1410638 https://web.archive.org/web/20090903124611/http://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/king-won-t-challenge-gillibrand-for-u-s-senate-1.1410638 dead September 3, 2009 King won't challenge Gillibrand for U.S. Senate Newsday New York August 31, 2009 June 14, 2010 In September 2009, Giuliani reiterated that he had no interest at all in running for the Senate seat,http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2009/09/rudy_giuliani_too_good_for_the.html Rudy Giuliani Too Damn Good for the Senate Amira, Dan New York September 15, 2009 though, much like Andrew Cuomo's anticipated desire to run for governor, it did not stop speculation that Giuliani might change his mind, and by October 2009, speculation continued that Giuliani would run for the Senate seat, particularly if Cuomo ran for governor.Illuzzi, Joseph (October 30, 2009). "A Few Things." PoliticsNY.net. Retrieved October 30, 2009. On November 19, 2009, the New York Daily News reported Giuliani would not run for governor, and in fact would run for the Senate to fill out the last two years of the Clinton term, then use that as a springboard for another presidential run.http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2009/11/19/2009-11-19_former_mayor_rudy_giuliani_to_announce_plan_to_run_for_us_senate.html Rudy Giuliani will very likely seek U.S. Senate seat, and if elected maybe 2012 White House: source New York Daily News New York November 19, 2009 June 14, 2010 Kenneth Lovett Elizabeth Benjamin David SaltonstallDicker Fredric U. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/giuliani_decides_against_running_b2QbnZAG84Ta90xoAqVlXI But Giuliani leaves open possibility of Senate run New York Post November 19, 2009 June 14, 2010 However, a Giuliani spokesperson quickly dismissed the notion that any such plan was in place, saying "When Mayor Giuliani makes a decision about serving in public office, he will inform New Yorkers on his own."Kraushaar Josh https://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/1109/Giuliani_for_Senate.html Giuliani for Senate? – The Scorecard Politico November 19, 2009 June 14, 2010 On November 26, 2009, Mayor of Larchmont Liz Feld said she's considering running for the seat.http://www.lohud.com/article/20091126/NEWS02/911260408/1018/NEWS02/Larchmont-mayor-floats-Senate-bid-against-Gillibrand Larchmont mayor floats Senate bid against Gillibrand dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140722150249/http://www.lohud.com/article/20091126/NEWS02/911260408/1018/NEWS02/Larchmont-mayor-floats-Senate-bid-against-Gillibrand July 22, 2014 November 27, 2009 In January 2010, Congressman Peter T. King said he was reconsidering running for the seat.O'Brien Michael https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/57909-rep-pete-king-rethinking-senate-run/ Rep. Pete King rethinking Senate run – The Hill's Blog Briefing Room The Hill January 4, 2010 June 14, 2010 Real estate magnate and publisher Mort Zuckerman was seriously considering a bid by February 2010.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/13/nyregion/13mort.html The New York Times Zuckerman Is Said to Be Weighing Bid for Senate Michael Barbaro Tim Arango February 12, 2010 May 27, 2010 Nominally a Democrat, Zuckerman was more likely to run as a Republican or independent in order to avoid an expensive primary fight. But in early March, he indicated he would not run, saying he had not the time to do it.http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/03/02/2010-03-02_mortimer_zuckerman_announces_he_will_not_run_for_the_senate.html Mortimer Zuckerman announces he will not run for the Senate New York Daily News New York March 2, 2010 June 14, 2010 In April 2010, despite a Quinnipiac University Polling Institute result placing him five points ahead of Gillibrand in a potential matchup, Pataki removed himself from consideration. The former governor instead said he would instead run an organization dedicating itself to repealing the Affordable Care Act. Bruce Blakeman, a former Nassau County legislator and losing candidate in the New York Comptroller election, 1998, was the first to enter the race, doing so in February 2010. On March 16, 2010, former U.S. Representative Joe DioGuardi announced his entrance into the race,http://www.wbng.com/news/local/87809437.html Joseph DioGuardi Announces Bid for New York's Senate Seat WBNG-TV: News Sports, Weather Binghamton, New York Local Top Stories Wbng.com March 16, 2010 June 14, 2010 October 2010 H3llBot followed shortly by economist David Malpass. Blakeman and Malpass gained the requisite 25% of delegate votes at the state Republican convention in June 2010, with Blakeman gaining the majority of delegate votes to be the designated nominee; DioGuardi did not, despite leading in primary polls and having the Conservative Party endorsement. DioGuardi filed over 25,000 petitions to get onto the primary ballot and was eligible to compete against Blakeman and Malpass in the Republican primary.Vielkind, Jimmy (July 15, 2010). DioGuardi: I’ve got 25,666 signatures. Capitol Confidential (Albany Times Union). Retrieved July 16, 2010. Each candidate had an additional ballot line to run on regardless of whether they won the Republican primary; DioGuardi was backed by the Conservative Party of New York State, Malpass by Carl Paladino's Taxpayers Party of New York, and Blakeman by the Nassau County-based Tax Revolt Party. Malpass cleared the Taxpayers line after the primary loss and ceded it to DioGuardi, but Blakeman remained on the general election ballot as the TRP candidate.2 November 2010 11-02-2010 General Results by County-Congressional District-State Senate District-Assembly District-Judicial District https://results.elections.ny.gov/document/98?page=2 4 June 2024 results.elections.ny.gov Candidates Bruce Blakeman, Port Authority Commissioner and 1998 comptroller candidatehttp://nycapitolnews.com/news/126/ARTICLE/1601/2009-12-15.html Curveballs For Cox As He Tries To Pitch Full 2010 Roster Nycapitolnews.com December 15, 2009 June 14, 2010 May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Joe DioGuardi, former U.S. Representative David Malpass, founder of Encima Global and former chief economist at Bear Stearnshttp://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/02/03/dioguardi-leaning-very-heavily-toward-u-s-senate-run DioGuardi "Leaning Very Heavily" Toward U.S. Senate Run Albany Watch Statepolitics.lohudblogs.com June 14, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100316020640/http://statepolitics.lohudblogs.com/2010/02/03/dioguardi-leaning-very-heavily-toward-u-s-senate-run/ March 16, 2010 dead mdy-all Benjamin, Elizabeth (March 16, 2010). Malpass in the Mix https://web.archive.org/web/20100330070939/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/malpass-in-the-mix.html March 30, 2010 . The Daily Politics (New York Daily News). Retrieved March 16, 2010. Declined Ed Diana, Orange County ExecutiveCox: Yes, I'm hearing from other Senate hopefuls. Albany Times-Union (February 17, 2010). Liz Feld, mayor of Larchmont Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City and candidate for Senate in 2000 Peter T. King, U.S. Representativehttp://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/01/king-passes-on-gillibrand-chal.html January 11, 2010 January 11, 2010 CQ Politics Emily Cadeii King passes on Gillibrand challenge https://web.archive.org/web/20100316100117/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/01/king-passes-on-gillibrand-chal.html March 16, 2010 dead mdy-all Brian Kolb, Minority Leader of the New York Assemblyhttp://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/22003/kolb-v-gillibrand Kolb v. Gillibrand? – Capitol Confidential Blog.timesunion.com January 27, 2010 June 14, 2010 Susan Molinari, former U.S. Representativehttp://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/01/molinari-ends-brief-flirtation.html January 11, 2010 January 11, 2010 CQ Politics Emily Cadeii Molinari ends brief flirtation https://web.archive.org/web/20100114162832/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/01/molinari-ends-brief-flirtation.html January 14, 2010 dead mdy-all George Pataki, former governor of New York"Pataki Isn't Joining New York Senate Race ", The Wall Street Journal"Gillibrand draws opponents from both parties" Newsday January 26, 2009. Dan Senor, former adviser to President George W. Bushhttp://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/exclusive_republican_bush_adviser_T930L2paj5grGJUA0dKRdK Exclusive: Ex-Bush adviser Dan Senor weighing run against Gillibrand as Republican New York Post February 24, 2010 June 14, 2010 Maggie Haberman Fredric U. Dicker https://web.archive.org/web/20100420063442/http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/exclusive_republican_bush_adviser_T930L2paj5grGJUA0dKRdK April 20, 2010 dead mdy-all Diana Taylor, de facto First Lady of New York City and former state banking superintendenthttp://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/exclusive_bloomberg_girlfriend_diana_d7YQyTG2ZAkaeddBWTcldI Exclusive: Bloomberg's girlfriend Diana Taylor considering Senate run: sources New York Post March 12, 2010 June 14, 2010 Maggie Haberman https://web.archive.org/web/20100801235725/http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knickerbocker/exclusive_bloomberg_girlfriend_diana_d7YQyTG2ZAkaeddBWTcldI August 1, 2010 dead mdy-all C. Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2006http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/vanderhoef-forms-u-s-senate-exploratory-committee Vanderhoef Forms U.S. Senate Exploratory Committee Politics on the Hudson Polhudson.lohudblogs.com March 4, 2010 June 14, 2010 March 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100318003612/http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2010/03/04/vanderhoef-forms-u-s-senate-exploratory-committee/ dead Mort Zuckerman, owner of the New York Daily NewsSmith Ben https://www.politico.com/blogs/ben-smith/2010/03/morts-out-025441 Mort's out – Ben Smith Politico March 2, 2010 June 14, 2010 Polling Poll Source Dates Administered Bruce Blakeman Joe DioGuardi David Malpass UndecidedSiena CollegeSiena College May 17–20, 2010 8% 15% 4% 74%Siena College June 7–9, 2010 7% 21% 3% 69% Siena College July 2010 7% 25% 5% 63%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac July 20–26, 2010 19% –– 12% 62% Results thumb|300px|Results by county: #e27f7f DioGuardi #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #ff9955 Malpass #ffcca9 30–40% #ffb580 40–50% Republican Primary results Joe DioGuardi Republican Party (United States) 185,483 41.8% David Malpass Republican Party (United States) 167,151 37.7% Bruce Blakeman Republican Party (United States) 91,312 20.5% 443,946 100.0% General election Candidates Major Democratic: Kirsten Gillibrand Republican: Joe DioGuardi Minor Anti-Prohibition Party: Vivia Morgan Conservative Party: Joe DioGuardi Green Party: Cecile Lawrence Independence Party: Kirsten Gillibrand Libertarian Party: John Clifton Rent Is Too Damn High Party: Joseph Huff Taxpayers Party: Joe DioGuardi (originally David Malpass) Tax Revolt Party: Bruce Blakeman Working Families Party: Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Gillibrand claimed to be an independent thinker and takes a back seat to no one. She also released television advertising touting her experience as from upstate New York.http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Gillibrand-DioGuardi-campaign-in-upstate-NY/A-vKKmao-k2TyKHefYu1sg.cspx Gillibrand, DioGuardi campaign in upstate NY – NewsChannel 9 WSYR November 6, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305233825/http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Gillibrand-DioGuardi-campaign-in-upstate-NY/A-vKKmao-k2TyKHefYu1sg.cspx March 5, 2012 dead mdy-all DioGuardi criticized Gillibrand's recent photos in Vogue magazine.https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702304023804575566952592140466?mod=googlenews_wsj The Wall Street Journal Devlin Barrett Gillibrand, DioGuardi Spar in Debate October 22, 2010Sen. Gillibrand’s hot new D.C. look – TODAY Fashion & Beauty – TODAYshow.com Debates October 16 on WABC-TVhttp://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/gilly_joe_trade_blows_Q8KrTFhIWc1i9glYJ7U6gP New York Post Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Joseph DioGuardi clash in first debate October 16, 2010 October 21 in Russell Sage College in Troy on NY1Gillibrand, Republican Rival Joe DioGuardi Debate On NY1 – NY1 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024045902/http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/127505/gillibrand--republican-rival-joe-dioguardi-debate-on-ny1 October 24, 2010 Predictions Source Ranking As of Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/senate Senate Cook Political Report October 31, 2010 Solid D October 31, 2010 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/senate Senate Ratings Rothenberg Political Report October 31, 2010 Safe D October 28, 2010 RealClearPoliticshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/2010_elections_senate_map.html Battle for the Senate RealClearPolitics October 31, 2010 Likely D October 31, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate 2010 Senate Ratings Sabato's Crystal Ball October 31, 2010 October 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101028092918/http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2010-senate/ dead Safe D October 28, 2010 CQ Politicshttp://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate Race Ratings Chart: Senate CQ Politics October 31, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101028234525/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-senate October 28, 2010 Safe D October 31, 2010 Polling Poll source Dates administered Joe DioGuardi (R) Kirsten Gillibrand (D)Marist PollMarist Poll March 29, 2010 27% 54%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes May 12, 2010 38% 51%Marist Poll June 9, 2010 29% 47%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 16, 2010 38% 49%Marist Poll July 12, 2010 29% 51%Rasmussen Reports August 3, 2010 33% 50%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 1, 2010 31% 51%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 16, 2010 39% 49%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac September 16–20, 2010 42% 48%Survey USASurvey USA September 20–21, 2010 44% 45%Marist Poll September 19–22, 2010 41% 52%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 6, 2010 40% 50%CNN/TimeCNN/Time October 1–5, 2010 41% 55%Quinnipiac October 8, 2010 34% 55%Survey USASurvey USA October 13, 2010 44% 55%New York TimesNew York Times October 15–18, 2010 19% 65%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 18, 2010 33% 54%Siena PollSiena Poll October 21, 2010 31% 60%Angus Reid Public OpinionAngus Reid Public Opinion October 28–29, 2010 38% 59%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 25–28, 2010 36% 56%Siena CollegeSiena College October 27–30, 2010 37% 57% Fundraising Candidate (Party) Receipts Disbursements Cash On Hand Debt Kirsten Gillibrand (D) $12,900,217 $11,147,100 $1,955,216 $0 Joe DioGuardi (R) $2,969,087 $2,694,853 $274,504 $500,000 Source: Federal Election Commissionhttp://www.fec.gov:80/DisclosureSearch/HSRefreshCandList.do?category=stateS_all&stateName=NY&election_yr=2010 2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Oregon fec.gov August 22, 2010 May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Results right 300px Swing by county 300px Trend relative to the state by county Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip United States Senate special election in New York, 20102010 Election Results New York State Board of Elections December 13, 2008 January 26, 2011 http://www.elections.state.ny.us/2010ElectionResults.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110917192606/http://www.elections.state.ny.us/2010ElectionResults.html September 17, 2011 dead mdy-all Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives 2015-03-09 Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010 https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/2010election/ 33 U.S. Government Printing OfficeU.S. Senator Election Returns November 2, 2010 Two Year- Unexpired Term https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010USSenator2YrRecertified09122012.pdf New York State Board of Elections March 20, 2021 April 25, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210425163551/https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010USSenator2YrRecertified09122012.pdf dead Democratic Party (United States) Kirsten Gillibrand 2,478,163 54.99% -5.12 Working Families Party Kirsten Gillibrand 182,624 4.05% +0.74 Independence Party of New York Kirsten Gillibrand 175,574 3.90% +0.32 Total Kirsten Gillibrand (incumbent) 2,836,361 62.94% -4.06 Republican Party (United States) Joe DioGuardi 1,337,514 29.68% +2.67 Conservative Party of New York State Joe DioGuardi 244,320 5.42% +1.43 Total Joe DioGuardi 1,581,834 35.10% +4.09 Green Party of the United States Cecile A. Lawrence 35,497 0.79% -0.45 Libertarian Party (United States) John Clifton 18,407 0.41% -0.06 Rent Is Too Damn High Party Joseph Huff 17,021 0.38% N/A Anti-Prohibition Vivia Morgan 11,773 0.26% N/A Tax Revolt Bruce Blakeman 4,522 0.10% N/A Write-in Write-in 1,211 0.03% N/A 4,506,626 100.00% Democratic Party (United States) Results by county County Kirsten GillibrandDemocratic Joseph DioGuardiRepublican Various candidates # % # % # % Albany 66,787 65.9% 32,324 31.9% 2,306 2.2% Allegany 6,010 47.0% 6,523 51.0% 248 2.0% Bronx 146,356 87.5% 18,401 11.0% 2,510 1.5% Broome 33,499 56.1% 24,899 41.7% 1,271 2.2% Cattaraugus 11,027 51.5% 9,908 46.3% 478 2.2% Cayuga 11,669 54.4% 9,135 42.6% 638 3.0% Chautauqua 20,647 54.0% 16,791 43.9% 824 2.1% Chemung 13,386 56.4% 10,023 42.2% 327 1.4% Chenango 7,103 51.9% 6,156 45.0% 423 3.1% Clinton 13,326 61.1% 8,034 36.8% 445 2.1% Columbia 14,981 63.4% 8,222 34.8% 438 1.8% Cortland 7,399 55.2% 5,656 42.2% 349 2.6% Delaware 7,114 52.7% 6,086 45.1% 295 2.2% Dutchess 45,740 54.7% 36,457 43.6% 1,366 1.7% Erie 175,311 60.9% 105,569 36.7% 6,961 2.4% Essex 7,504 61.0% 4,557 37.0% 245 2.0% Franklin 7,191 62.0% 4,148 35.8% 260 2.2% Fulton 7,203 49.3% 7,106 48.7% 295 2.0% Genesee 8,056 46.9% 8,675 50.5% 444 2.6% Greene 8,308 52.1% 7,365 46.2% 277 1.7% Hamilton 1,175 46.0% 1,314 51.4% 66 2.6% Herkimer 10,456 56.6% 7,663 41.5% 350 1.9% Jefferson 15,532 60.1% 9,885 38.3% 408 1.6% Kings 303,779 79.4% 70,554 18.4% 8,279 2.2% Lewis 3,841 54.9% 2,987 42.7% 172 2.4% Livingston 9,278 49.1% 9,148 48.4% 459 2.5% Madison 11,018 53.8% 8,780 42.9% 676 3.3% Monroe 127,790 57.5% 89,827 40.4% 4,783 2.1% Montgomery 7,198 52.8% 6,147 45.1% 288 2.1% Nassau 202,601 53.4% 171,265 45.2% 5,442 1.4% New York 287,749 83.2% 49,794 14.4% 8,197 2.4% Niagara 34,483 54.7% 27,033 42.9% 1,489 2.4% Oneida 37,820 57.4% 26,774 40.7% 1,266 1.9% Onondaga 83,056 59.9% 51,473 37.1% 4,116 3.0% Ontario 17,250 51.8% 15,265 45.9% 764 2.3% Orange 51,411 54.3% 41,468 43.8% 1,797 1.9% Orleans 4,959 46.7% 5,383 50.7% 267 2.6% Oswego 16,409 54.4% 12,784 42.3% 996 3.3% Otsego 10,224 57.5% 7,167 40.3% 384 2.2% Putnam 14,951 48.3% 15,560 50.2% 464 1.5% Queens 247,934 75.8% 73,680 22.5% 5,444 1.7% Rensselaer 31,836 59.4% 20,726 38.6% 1,069 2.0% Richmond 48,551 51.0% 45,309 47.6% 1,245 1.4% Rockland 47,068 56.5% 35,149 42.2% 1,066 1.3% St. Lawrence 17,789 65.2% 8,890 32.6% 606 2.2% Saratoga 45,664 56.1% 34,431 42.3% 1,247 1.6% Schenectady 28,069 58.8% 18,643 39.0% 1,048 2.2% Schoharie 5,224 50.7% 4,831 46.8% 258 2.5% Schuyler 3,041 52.5% 2,642 45.6% 113 1.9% Seneca 5,168 53.5% 4,194 43.4% 292 3.1% Steuben 13,238 49.7% 12,849 48.2% 544 2.1% Suffolk 199,909 52.7% 173,573 45.8% 5,883 1.5% Sullivan 11,603 57.0% 8,250 40.5% 509 2.5% Tioga 7,525 47.8% 7,877 50.0% 351 2.2% Tompkins 19,878 69.6% 7,764 27.2% 929 3.2% Ulster 36,228 61.6% 20,930 35.6% 1,680 2.8% Warren 14,001 61.3% 8,500 37.2% 322 1.5% Washington 11,053 61.3% 6,645 36.9% 328 1.8% Wayne 12,221 47.2% 13,019 50.3% 665 2.5% Westchester 151,874 60.0% 98,098 38.7% 3,212 1.3% Wyoming 5,520 45.2% 6,314 51.7% 371 3.1% Yates 3,370 49.1% 3,314 48.2% 186 2.7%Totals2,836,36162.94%1,581,83435.10%88,4311.96% Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Genesee (largest municipality: Batavia) Putnam (largest municipality: Lake Carmel) Tioga (largest municipality: Waverly) Orleans (largest municipality: Albion) Wayne (largest municipality: Newark) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Steuben (largest municipality: Corning) Further reading Paterson, David (2020). Black, Blind, & in Charge: A Story of Visionary Leadership and Overcoming Adversity. New York: Skyhorse Publishing Notes References External links New York State Board of Elections Official candidate list U.S. Congress candidates for New York https://web.archive.org/web/20101023075443/http://www.votesmart.org/election_congress_state.php?state_id=NY October 23, 2010 at Project Vote Smart New York U.S. Senate 2010 from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions from Open Secrets Election 2010: New York Special Senate from Rasmussen Reports 2010 New York Senate Race from Real Clear Politics 2010 New York Senate RaceJuly 2016 InternetArchiveBot yes from CQ Politics https://archive.today/20130131171942/http://www.pollster.com/polls/ny/10-ny-sen-b-ge.php 2010 New York Senate (B) General Election: All Head-to-Head Matchups el graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com New York 2010 New York 2010 2010 Special New York Special United States Senate Special United States Senate 2010 Category:Kirsten Gillibrand