2010 New York's 29th congressional district elections

none 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New York#District 29 February 2026 December 2019 2010 New York's 29th congressional district election New York Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg Presidential no 2008 New York's 29th congressional district election#District 29 2008 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New York#District 23 2012 2010 11 02 File:Tom Reed.jpg 150x150px Tom Reed Republican Party (United States) 105,907 (special)112,314 (general) 56.67% (special) 56.46% (general) File:Matthew Zeller.jpg Matthew Zeller Democratic Party (United States) 80,480 (special)86,099 (general) 43.07% (special) 43.28% (general) 250px 150px County resultsReed: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% Representative Eric Massa Democratic Party (United States) Tom Reed Republican Party (United States) Two elections in New York's 29th district were held on November 2, 2010. The candidates vied to replace Eric Massa, who resigned the seat on March 8, 2010, as a result of health issues and allegations of sexual harassment. The Governor called for a special election to be held simultaneously with the general election on the same day, with the special election determining who would complete the remainder of Massa's unexpired term in the 111th United States Congress (from November 2010 to January 2011) and the general election determining who would serve in the 112th United States Congress. Republican Thomas W. Reed Jr., the former mayor of Corning, New York, defeated Democrat Matthew Zeller and write-in candidate Janice Volk. Background Democrat Eric J. Massa won this district by 1.8 percentage points in 2008 over then-two-term incumbent John "Randy" Kuhl. The district leaned Republican (CPVI R+5), supported John McCain over Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election by a 51–48 margin, and—accounting for redistricting—had been held by a Republicans for almost a century, except for Democrat Stan Lundine's time representing the area in the 1970s and 1980s.http://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2008/11/06/news/doc491300c1d5096881846234.txt Local Republicans may have had big hand in Massa success. Olean Times Herald. November 6, 2008 At the time of his resignation, Massa had raised over $600,000 in campaign funds.Miller, Rick (March 5, 2010). Democrats left surprised, GOP sees opening. Olean Times Herald. The NRCC targeted Massa for voting in favor of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act.Benjamin, Elizabeth. NRCC Hits NY Dems On Stimulus https://web.archive.org/web/20110604150946/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/02/nrcc-hits-ny-dems-on-stimulus.html June 4, 2011 . New York Daily News. February 12, 2009. On March 3, 2010, following allegations of sexual harassment and reports that he had suffered a recurrence of cancer, Massa announced that he would retire at the end of his term. Massa later announced his resignation effective March 8.Benjamin, Elizabeth (March 3, 2010). Dem Source: Massa Won't Run (Updatedx2) https://web.archive.org/web/20100306125538/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/source-massa-wont-run.html March 6, 2010 . New York Daily News: The Daily Politics. On April 23, 2010, Steuben County Republican chairman Bill Hatch announced that he would file a lawsuit that, if successful, would force Governor David Paterson to acknowledge the vacancy and call a special election in the immediate future.http://www.canisteovalleynews.com/index.php/Local/local-news/12308.html Hatch: Lawsuit To Force Special Election For Massa Seat Canisteo Valley News April 23, 2010 August 21, 2010 Clause I.2.4 of the U.S. Constitution requires the governor of a state to issue a "writ of election" for any congressional vacancy. The judge hearing the case denied a motion from the Paterson administration to dismiss the lawsuit on May 13.Judge denies Paterson 's attempt to get special election case thrown out of court. WLEA. Retrieved May 15, 2010. On May 12, 2010, Paterson announced that he would set the special election for November 2, 2010, and would not issue the required writ of election until October. Paterson's decision resulted in the general election and the special election occurring on the same day, with the winner of the special election serving until January 2011 and the winner of the general election serving from January 2011 until 2013. Furthermore, the redundant election complicated the primary election process; it was theoretically possible for either Reed or Zeller to be defeated in the primary election in mid-September, but to then remain on the ballot for the special election.Benjamin, Elizabeth (May 12, 2010). Paterson: I'll Call a Special Election in NY-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402214651/http://www.capitaltonight.com/2010/05/paterson-calls-a-special-in-ny-29/ April 2, 2011 . Retrieved 2010-05-12. In addition, state law dictates that special elections cannot be held for vacancies acknowledged after July 1, except in special circumstances.Vielkind, Jimmy (May 13, 2010). Elections board: not sure if NY-29 special is legal https://web.archive.org/web/20100528045219/http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/26663/elections-board-not-sure-if-ny-29-special-is-legal/ May 28, 2010 . Albany Times Union. Retrieved 2010-05-14. Following the announcement, Angelo Campini, who was challenging Reed in the primary election, stated that he would consider joining the lawsuit or filing one of his own over the date of the election if it resulted in him being pushed off the ballot.http://www.canisteovalleynews.com/index.php/Local/local-news/12495.html Angelo Campini Might Sue The Governor Over Special Election Date Canisteo Valley News May 13, 2010 August 21, 2010 Judge David Larimer issued a ruling in the case on June 4, 2010, officially acknowledging the vacancy but declining to compel Paterson to call a special election before November 2.http://capitaltonight.com/2010/06/judge-sides-with-paterson-on-ny-29-special/ Judge Sides With Paterson On NY-29 Special Capitaltonight.com June 4, 2010 August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101225033719/http://www.capitaltonight.com/2010/06/judge-sides-with-paterson-on-ny-29-special/ December 25, 2010 dead The plaintiffs considered an appeal, but decided against it.Dunning Joe http://www.the-leader.com/topstories/x1834544199/Judge-rules-on-special-election Judge rules on special election - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader The-leader.com June 5, 2010 August 21, 2010 Candidates Democratic party The Democratic Party chose Matthew Zeller, a 28-year-old CIA analyst who had not lived in New York since he had left for war, as their candidate. Zeller was an ROTC-trained Army officer who served in Afghanistan and holds master's degrees in international relations and public administration.Today http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/NY-29-Dems-Pick-Zeller-as-Candidate/Hi3PqAXrvk-6kG-bRMOBQg.cspx NY-29: Dems Pick Zeller as Candidate - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events 13WHAM.com September 11, 2001 August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100629171004/http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/NY-29-Dems-Pick-Zeller-as-Candidate/Hi3PqAXrvk-6kG-bRMOBQg.cspx June 29, 2010 dead Nominee Matthew Zeller, former CIA analyst and Afghanistan veteran Not running John Batiste, retired Major GeneralMiller, Rick (March 21, 2010). Congressional candidates will be interviewed this week. Olean Times Herald. Retrieved 2010-03-21. Sandra Frankel, town supervisor of Brighton, former lieutenant governor candidateDunning Joe http://www.the-leader.com/news/x2096607429/Winner-Paterson-to-call-special-election Winner: Paterson to call special election - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader The-leader.com March 10, 2010 August 21, 2010 Mike Green, Monroe County District AttorneyToday http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Dems-Approach-Green-About-Replacing-Massa/-HqLbouCG0OhXaWkIJg5AQ.cspx Dems Approach Green About Replacing Massa - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events 13WHAM.com August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101203125834/http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Dems-Approach-Green-About-Replacing-Massa/-HqLbouCG0OhXaWkIJg5AQ.cspx December 3, 2010 dead Shawn Hogan, mayor of Hornellhttp://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1454155.shtml?cat=565 Hornell mayor will not pursue Massa's seat www.WHEC.com August 21, 2010 January 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160130155132/http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1454155.shtml?cat=565 dead David Koon, assemblymanhttp://www.canisteovalleynews.com/index.php/Local/local-news/12140.html Assemblyman David Koon Drops Out of Congressional Race Canisteo Valley News April 1, 2010 August 21, 2010 Barbara Lifton, assemblywoman from Ithacahttp://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100305/NEWS01/3050393/1126/news/Li August 2010 yeshttp://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100308/NEWS01/3080369 August 2010 yes Michael McCormick, former Allegany County legislator, instead ran for State Senate and losthttp://rocnow.com/article/local-news/2010100329030 Democrats interview potential candidates for 29th district RocNow.com March 29, 2010 August 21, 2010 David Nachbar, Massa's 2008 primary opponent, Bausch & Lomb executive (speculated), instead ran for Assembly and lost to Sean Hanna Ellen Polimeni, mayor of Canandaigua David Rose, teacher in the Henrietta-Rush School Districthttp://www.oleantimesherald.com/articles/2010/04/04/news/doc4bb6ad1249fdd005808708.txt News - Gov. Paterson not expected to call special election to fill vacant seat April 4, 2010 Olean Times Herald August 21, 2010 John Tonello, mayor of Elmira (speculated)Briggs Tyler http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x2096602416/With-Massa-gone-what-s-next With Massa gone, what's next? - Hornell, NY - Hornell Evening Tribune Eveningtribune.com March 7, 2010 August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710205936/http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/x2096602416/With-Massa-gone-what-s-next July 10, 2011 dead Mary Wilmot, regional director for the Paterson administration, heir to the Wilmorite fortune, instead ran for State Senate and lostToday http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/NY-29-BLOG-Here-s-What-I-m-Hearing-UPDATE/gowyAUtM5UqiEmfzj0S8bQ.cspx NY-29 BLOG: Here's What I'm Hearing (UPDATE) - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events 13WHAM.com August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100518172200/http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/NY-29-BLOG-Here-s-What-I-m-Hearing-UPDATE/gowyAUtM5UqiEmfzj0S8bQ.cspx May 18, 2010 dead http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100401/NEWS01/4010334/1003/Governor-won-t-call-special-election-for-Eric-Massa-s-former-seat Gov. won't call election yet democratandchronicle.com Democrat and Chronicle www.democratandchronicle.com 11 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20100409190045/http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20100401/NEWS01/4010334/1003/Governor-won-t-call-special-election-for-Eric-Massa-s-former-seat 9 April 2010 dead Republican party Nominee Tom Reed, former mayor of Corninghttps://www.politico.com/story/2010/05/paterson-sets-date-for-ny-29-special-037161 Paterson sets date for N.Y. 29 special James Hohmann POLITICO May 12, 2010 Not running or eliminated Angelo Campini, pizza shop owner from Henrietta Zremski, Jerry (April 21, 2010). House in disrepute but area incumbents have little to fear. The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2010-04-21. Failed to deliver petitions to get onto the primary ballot.Tim M. (view) http://voteup.democratandchronicle.com/story/candidates-petitions-were-due-thursday-major-parties Candidates' petitions were due Thursday for major parties Voteup.democratandchronicle.com July 16, 2010 August 21, 2010 July 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110709011913/http://voteup.democratandchronicle.com/story/candidates-petitions-were-due-thursday-major-parties dead After proposing a write-in campaign, Campini bowed out on September 30, 2010, endorsing Reed.Briggs, Tyler (September 29, 2010). Pizzeria owner drops out of race https://web.archive.org/web/20110710211319/http://www.eveningtribune.com/features/x2121098963/Pizzeria-owner-drops-out-of-race July 10, 2011 . Hornell Evening Tribune. Retrieved 2010-09-30. Janice Volk, Cuba resident, alpaca farmer and black conservative community activistBriggs, Tyler (May 26, 2010). Allegany Co. woman enters race for 29th district https://web.archive.org/web/20110710210212/http://www.eveningtribune.com/topstories/x636940691/Allegany-Co-woman-enters-race-for-29th-District July 10, 2011 . Evening Tribune (Hornell, NY). Retrieved 2010-05-30.Miller, Rick (June 13, 2010). Volk launches bid for Congress. Olean Times Herald. Retrieved 2010-06-13. Submitted 1,400 signatures to secure primary ballot, but those petitions were challenged.http://www.canisteovalleynews.com/index.php/Local/local-news/13074.html Janice Volk's Political Petition Objected To Canisteo Valley News July 20, 2010 August 21, 2010 Though Volk later announced plans to seek a third-party line,Briggs Tyler http://www.eveningtribune.com/newsnow/x1519717974/Despite-petition-challenge-Volk-vows-to-soldier-on Despite petition challenge, Volk vows to soldier on - Hornell, NY - Hornell Evening Tribune Eveningtribune.com August 5, 2010 August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710210819/http://www.eveningtribune.com/newsnow/x1519717974/Despite-petition-challenge-Volk-vows-to-soldier-on July 10, 2011 dead she was unable to do so. Volk remained in the race through a write-in campaign.Briggs Tyler http://www.eveningtribune.com/topstories/x1422850929/No-Tea-party No "Tea" party - Hornell, NY - Hornell Evening Tribune Eveningtribune.com August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110710210951/http://www.eveningtribune.com/topstories/x1422850929/No-Tea-party July 10, 2011 dead Maggie Brooks, county executive of Monroe CountySeiler, Casey (March 12, 2010). http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/23686/monroe-countys-brooks/August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes . Capitol Confidential. Retrieved 2010-03-12. Brian Kolb, Minority Leader of the New York State AssemblyFrisch, Kevin and Julie Sherwood (March 3, 2010). With Massa out, Republicans rethinking 29th district race https://archive.today/20120906085549/http://www.mpnnow.com/elections/x1013165731/With-Massa-out-Republicans-rethinking-29th-District-race September 6, 2012 . Canandaigua Messenger Post. Randy Kuhl, former congressman and state senatorhttp://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/kuhl-decides-against-run-for-massa-seat Kuhl decides against run for Massa seat Wivb.com March 10, 2010 August 21, 2010 September 27, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110927154240/http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/kuhl-decides-against-run-for-massa-seat dead Catharine Young, state senatorYoung Responds to Massa Resignation. WGRZ. Retrieved March 6, 2010. Independence Party Tom Reed, Republican nomineeTim Kolpien http://www.tomreedforcongress.com/press-releases/2010-07-14/reed-campaign-file-more-820-petitions-containing-over-10500-signatures Reed Campaign to File More Than 820 Petitions Containing Over 10,500 Signatures Tom Reed For Congress July 14, 2010 August 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100724080830/http://www.tomreedforcongress.com/press-releases/2010-07-14/reed-campaign-file-more-820-petitions-containing-over-10500-signatures July 24, 2010 usurped http://www.canisteovalleynews.com/index.php/Local/local-news/13275.html Challenges To Tom Reed's Petition Defeated Canisteo Valley News August 21, 2010 Conservative Party Tom Reed, Republican nomineeDecember 2021 Working Families Party Matthew Zeller, Democratic nomineeDecember 2021 Campaign Fundraising At the time of Massa's resignation, the lone announced candidate, Tom Reed, had approximately $120,000 cash on hand. According to Reed, "in our last report, we raised $233,000."Recotta Bob http://www.the-leader.com/news/x324657766/Support-for-Reed-expands Support for Reed expands - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader The-leader.com March 11, 2010 August 21, 2010 As of the first quarter of 2010, Reed has raised $481,879http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=76170&catid=13 Buffalo, NY Democrat Matt Zeller Running for Massa's Old Seat in Congress wgrz.com August 21, 2010 and had $287,222 cash on hand. As of July 2010, Volk had not yet raised enough funds to need to file with the Federal Election Commission, which would indicate less than $5,000 in fundraising and/or spending.Terreri, Jill (July 12, 2010). Loaded field for Eric Massa's old seat https://web.archive.org/web/20100715064050/http://voteup.democratandchronicle.com/story/loaded-field-eric-massas-old-seat July 15, 2010 . Gannett News Service. Retrieved 2010-07-12. Reed raised $686,449 by that point, approximately $100,000 from his own account, while Zeller had raised $137,885.Tumulty, Brian (July 18, 2010). Tom Reed has a large lead in cash in 29th Congressional District https://web.archive.org/web/20110709011932/http://voteup.democratandchronicle.com/story/tom-reed-has-large-lead-cash-29th-congressional-district July 9, 2011 . Gannett News Service. Retrieved 2010-07-19. As of September 2010, Reed had raised $809,464 and had $361,315 in cash on hand. Zeller raised $232,425 and had $50,418 in cash on hand.Briggs, Tyler (September 9, 2010). Money draws mud fight in race for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20100920013352/http://www.eveningtribune.com/highlight/x861589793/Money-draws-mud-fight-in-race-for-Congress September 20, 2010 . Hornell Evening Tribune. Retrieved 2010-09-14. With Reed heavily favored, he donated $75,000 of his campaign money to the National Republican Congressional Committee and the New York Senate Republican Committee less than one week before the election.Benjamin, Elizabeth (October 29, 2010). Reed's largesse https://web.archive.org/web/20110815184803/http://www.capitaltonight.com/2010/10/reeds-largesse/ August 15, 2011 . State of Politics. Retrieved 2010-10-29. Endorsements December 2021 Tom Reed James Alesi, state senator James Bacalles, assemblyman and former mayor of Corning Amo Houghton, former representative Randy Kuhl, former representative Bill Paxon, former representative George Winner, state senator Catharine Young, state senator Angelo Campini, potential primary challenger Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Messenger-Post Newspapers (Canandaigua, NY) The Leader (Corning, NY) Matthew Zeller Louise Slaughter, Member of Congress Shawn Hogan, Mayor of Hornell, NY The Buffalo News 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Finger Lakes Times (Geneva, NY) Janice Volk Jim Ostrowski, 1994 Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate and WNY Tea Party Coalition Co-founder Amy McManus/Amy Mikolajczyk, talk show host on WLEA out of Hornell, NY and future Hornell city council candidate David Chamberlain, Village of Cuba, NY Mayor (1990–1995) Polling Poll Source Date(s) administered Tom Reed (R) Matthew Zeller (D) UndecidedSiena pollhttp://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/09/ny-29-tom-reed-leads-matt-zell.html NY-29: Tom Reed Leads Matt Zeller, but Many Still Undecided New York Daily News September 22, 2010 October 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101015041809/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/09/ny-29-tom-reed-leads-matt-zell.html dead September 21, 2010 44% 30% 26%We Ask America pollhttp://weaskamerica.com/2010/04/21/new-yorks-state-of-mind-at-least-in-the-29th-district/ New York's State of Mind…at least in the 29th District : weaskamerica.com weaskamerica.com 11 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20110207131331/http://weaskamerica.com/2010/04/21/new-yorks-state-of-mind-at-least-in-the-29th-district/ 7 February 2011 deadApril 20, 2010 41% 24% 35% Results Reed won both electionshttps://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/Elections/2010/Special/29thCDspecResults.pdf 2010 Special Election Results, New York's 29th Congressional District NYS Board of Elections December 20, 2021https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2010/general/2010CongressRecertified09122012.pdf 2010 Recertified New York General Election Results, U.S. House of Representatives NYS Board of Elections December 20, 2021August 2026 InternetArchiveBot by margins of 56.5% to 43.3%. Reed, for the first time since Amo Houghton in 2002, won every county in the district. However, he lost his home city of Corning, as well as the city of Hornell.http://www.eveningtribune.com/topstories/x742801271/Reed-Zeller-score-results-on-other-s-home-turf Reed, Zeller score results on other's home turf - Hornell, NY - Hornell Evening Tribune November 9, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110927180229/http://www.eveningtribune.com/topstories/x742801271/Reed-Zeller-score-results-on-other-s-home-turf September 27, 2011 New York's 29th congressional district special election, 2010 Democratic Party (United States) Matthew Zeller 74,021 39.61 Working Families Party Matthew Zeller 6,459 3.46 Total Matthew Zeller 80,480 43.07 Republican Party (United States) Tom Reed 87,767 46.96 Conservative Party of New York State Tom Reed 13,028 6.97 Independence Party of New York Tom Reed 5,112 2.74 Total Tom Reed 105,907 56.67 186,897 100 New York's 29th congressional district election, 2010 Democratic Party (United States) Matthew Zeller 79,558 39.99 Working Families Party Matthew Zeller 6,541 3.29 Total Matthew Zeller 86,099 43.28 Republican Party (United States) Tom Reed 93,167 46.83 Conservative Party of New York State Tom Reed 13,505 6.79 Independence Party of New York Tom Reed 5,642 2.84 Total Tom Reed 112,314 56.46 198,940 100 By county for special election yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none CountyTom ReedRepublicanMatthew ZellerDemocraticWrite-inMarginTotalvotes#%#%#%#%Allegany 7,612 66.70 3,840 33.14 134 0.16 3,772 34.31 11,586Cattaraugus 12,156 62.98 7,118 36.88 26 0.14 5,038 26.10 19,300Chemung 12,224 54.21 10,326 45.79 0 0.00 1,898 8.42 22,550Monroe (part) 36,339 53.46 31,599 46.48 39 0.06 4,740 6.98 67,977Ontario (part) 16,064 58.89 11,206 41.08 10 0.03 4,858 17.81 27,280Schuyler 3,114 56.13 2,430 43.80 4 0.07 684 12.33 5,548Steuben 14,683 56.27 11,132 42.66 279 1.07 3,551 13.61 26,094Yates 3,715 56.61 2,829 43.11 18 0.18 886 13.50 6,562 Totals105,90756.67%80,48043.075100.0525,42713.60186,897 By county for general election yes #B0CEFF;line-height:135%; none CountyTom ReedRepublicanMatthew ZellerDemocraticWrite-inMarginTotalvotes#%#%#%#%Allegany 8,086 64.8 4,242 34.0 146 1.2 3,844 30.8 12,474Cattaraugus 13,035 63.0 7,615 36.8 27 0.1 5,420 26.2 20,677Chemung 13,050 53.9 11,162 46.1 0 0.00 1,888 7.8 24,212Monroe (part) 38,604 53.2 33,961 46.8 40 0.1 4,643 6.4 72,605Ontario (part) 17,016 58.7 11,972 41.3 8 0.01 5,044 17.4 28,996Schuyler 3,307 56.6 2,528 43.3 4 0.1 779 13.3 5,839Steuben 15,301 56.2 11,645 42.8 287 1.1 3,656 13.4 27,233Yates 3,915 56.7 2,974 43.1 15 0.2 941 13.6 6,904 Totals112m31456.46%86,09943.285270.2626,21513.18198,940 References Specific 30em General Politics Now: Reed gains Paxon's support for Massa seat. The Buffalo News. March 5, 2010. External links New York State Board of Elections Official candidate list (general election) https://web.archive.org/web/20130408115416/http://www.elections.ny.gov:8080/reports/rwservlet?cmdkey=Candidat_32 April 8, 2013 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 NY - District 29 from OurCampaigns.com House - New York from the Cook Political Report Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets Race profile at The New York Times Official campaign sites Campini for Congress Reed for Congress Volk for Congress Zeller for Congress New York 2010 29 New York 2010 29 2010 29 Special New York 29 Special United States House of Representatives 29 Special United States House of Representatives 2010 29 New York 2010 29