In 2020, Republican congressman Lee Zeldin won re-election in #NY01 by almost 10% against Democrat Nancy Goroff.
Here's a map breaking down the margin of victory by precinct, as well as Zeldin & Goroff's performance by party line:
Here's a map breaking down the margin of victory by precinct, as well as Zeldin & Goroff's performance by party line:
At the same time, in the presidential general election, Trump beat Biden in #NY01 by a little over 4%.
Once again, here's a map breaking down the margin of victory by precinct, as well as each candidate's performance by party line in the district:
Once again, here's a map breaking down the margin of victory by precinct, as well as each candidate's performance by party line in the district:
#NY01, out on Long Island, is located entirely within Suffolk County.
The district will likely change quite substantially in redistricting, as state legislative Democrats can easily draw an additional Democratic-leaning seat on Long Island.
The district will likely change quite substantially in redistricting, as state legislative Democrats can easily draw an additional Democratic-leaning seat on Long Island.
Finally, here are two maps showing an overall comparison between the congressional and presidential race in #NY01.
Of course, Biden did better than Goroff and Zeldin overperformed Trump district-wide.
Of course, Biden did better than Goroff and Zeldin overperformed Trump district-wide.
Facing the potential loss of his seat/combination with #NY02 after redistricting, Zeldin's opted to run for #NYGov in 2022 rather than run for re-election.
He's done quite well in his district -- but truly, he's got no shot at statewide office.
He's done quite well in his district -- but truly, he's got no shot at statewide office.
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