As the November 2024 election approaches, New York is gearing up for a pivotal race with incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand seeking re-election against challengers Mike Sapraicone and Diane Sare.
Meanwhile, the U.S. House of Representatives will see notable candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defending her seat in the 14th district and Mondaire Jones making his bid for Congress. With significant fundraising efforts already underway, these races promise to shape the political landscape in New York and beyond.
Based on the available information, here are the candidates running for U.S. Senate and Congress from New York in the November 2024 election:
U.S. Senate Race
The U.S. Senate election in New York will be held on November 5, 2024. The following candidates are running:
- Kirsten Gillibrand (Democratic Party / Working Families Party) – Incumbent senator seeking re-election[1][2]
- Mike Sapraicone (Republican Party / Conservative Party)[1][2]
- Diane Sare (LaRouche Party)[1][2]
U.S. House Races
While specific information about all congressional candidates is not provided in the search results, a few notable details are available:
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is running for re-election in New York’s 14th congressional district[2]
- Mondaire Jones is running for U.S. House, though the specific district is not mentioned[2]
It’s important to note that the candidate lists may not be complete at this time, as the election is still over a year away. More candidates could enter the races, and some may withdraw before the election.
Fundraising
For the Senate race, as of June 5, 2024:
- Kirsten Gillibrand has raised $12,921,121 and has $10,391,040 cash on hand[4]
- Mike Sapraicone has raised $683,528 and has $244,277 cash on hand[4]
- Diane Sare has raised $325,308 and has $6,727 cash on hand[4]
These figures give an indication of the financial resources available to each campaign, which can be a significant factor in electoral outcomes.
Citations:
[1] https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York,2024
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York [3] https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York,_2024(June_25_Republican_primary)
[4] https://www.opensecrets.org/races/summary?cycle=2024&id=NYS1
[5] https://www.270towin.com/2024-senate-election/
[6] https://elections.ny.gov/election-information
[7] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/senate-seats-battleground-states
[8] https://elections.ny.gov/certification-november-5-2024-general-election
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