Sentences with phrase «congressional seat occupied»

There is no officially designated Democratic nominee for the congressional seat occupied by first - term Republican John Faso of Kinderhook.

The Hillsborough Republican has ruled out a statewide bid for Chief Financial Officer, leaving him two options should he wish to continue his political career: run for the congressional seat occupied by the retiring Dennis Ross or seek re-election to the state Senate.

Not exact matches

In Washington, D.C., women occupy 19.4 percent of congressional seats and 21 percent of Senate seats.

By Mike Scala: When you watch the news, you probably get the sense that all that matters when it comes to a congressional seat is whether it is occupied by a Democrat or a Republican.

The Barack Obama Democratic Club endorsed Adriano Espaillat in his bid for the Congressional seat currently occupied by Charlie Rangel at a candidates forum at the Church of the Intercession on W. 155th Street that featured (almost) all five people running in the race.

The group left the Occupy camp at McPherson Square around 5:30 p.m. and marched about two blocks to the building at 727 15 St. NW, where the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was charging from $ 5,000 to $ 75,000 for a seat at the fundraising dinner.

Among consideration are his old state Senate seat and the 19th congressional district post, currently occupied by Republican Chris Gibson, who recently announced he would not seek re-election in 2016.

Rascoe said a beefed - up committee and a strong on the ground presence would be key next year when the party will be charged with defending the 19th Congressional District seat currently occupied by Republican John Faso.

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan is campaigning to hold on to the congressional seat he has occupied since his predecessor, Michael Grimm, resigned and went to federal prison for tax fraud.

If there's any name that's as well known as Charlie Rangel's in the congressional district he's represented for forty years, it's that of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., the guy who occupied the seat for the 20 years before Rangel.

Walsh, who once held the Congressional seat now occupied by Maffei, served as honorary chairman for the event after Buerkle left for the wedding.

All six of the House districts are occupied by Republican members whose seats are considered vulnerable in next year's election, including Rep. John Katko, R - Camillus, in the 24th Congressional District.

Female candidates for elected office do as well as male candidates in terms of raising money and winning votes, so why do women only occupy 19 percent of congressional seats and approximately 25 percent of statewide offices and hold fewer governorships and mayorships?