Sentences with phrase «numerical edge»

After a special election in Harlem this month, registered Democrats will almost certainly enjoy a slim numerical edge in the 63 - seat body, but conservative Brooklyn State Senator Simcha Felder caucuses with the Republicans, and the eight - member Independent Democratic Conference has enjoyed a power - sharing arrangement with the GOP leadership for almost five years.

«Bama fans had a significant numerical edge over their Miami counterparts in the Quarter and an overwhelming one in the Superdome.

Last November's election results returned Skelos to majority leadership; his Republican caucus has a slim numerical edge on the Senate Democrats but a vast advantage in discipline.

A special election in Harlem this month will almost certainly give registered Democrats a one - seat numerical edge in the State Senate.

But it's not clear whether that numerical edge would make a difference in real life.

That would be after special elections on April 24 that include two contests in which Democrats could gain a numerical edge over Republicans.

Special elections on April 24 gave state Senate Democrats — long the chamber's minority — a numerical edge.

Democrats are eyeing the 7th Senate District seat after party candidates won Senate special elections Tuesday night in the Bronx and Westchester County, giving the party a numerical edge in the chamber.

Today, though, Democrats in the Senate, following a recent special election to fill Skelos» Nassau County seat, has a numerical edge of 32 - 31 over Republicans.

If Democrats win both seats, the party would gain a numerical edge in the Senate, theoretically giving them control — but only if Mr. Felder returns to the fold.

«There is not a numerical edge factor; that is not the way we operate,» Scarpa says.