Background New York's 23rd congressional district special election, 2009

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new york s 23rd congressional district had historically been 1 of republican districts in united states. district s seat had been in republican hands since 1873. far northern portion of district—including largest city, watertown—had not been represented democrat since 1850s. in parts of district, last non-republican represent district had been whig. mchugh first elected in 1992, , reelected 8 times on 60% of vote, including running unopposed in 2002.


although mchugh consistently elected on 60% of vote, in recent years district had been more competitive in united states presidential elections. george w. bush narrowly carried district in both 2004 against john kerry, 51%–47%. however, gore narrowly defeated bush in 24th district in 2000, repeating bill clinton s victory there in 1996. barack obama defeated john mccain in district 52%–47% in 2008.


democrats had done in district @ state level. in 2008 special election new york s 48th state senate district (which coextensive northwestern portion of 23rd congressional district , includes watertown), democratic assemblyman darrel aubertine defeated heavily favored republican assemblyman barclay. aubertine became first democrat represent 48th senate district in on century.


on september 29, 2009, new york governor david paterson issued proclamation setting special election fill vacancy november 3, 2009, coincide 2009 general election. new york law not provide primary election in cases of special election vacant house seat. instead, each party s nominee chosen party s county leaders within district.








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