The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 27 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primary election was held on June 23, 2020.
Overview 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New YorkPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 4,728,613 57.55% 19 2 Republican 2,696,731 32.82% 8 2 Working Families 352,682 4.29% 0 Conservative 315,541 3.84% 0 Independence 50,045 0.61% 0 Libertarian 42,495 0.52% 0 Green 13,902 0.17% 0 Serve America 8,842 0.11% 0 Independent 7,472 0.09% 0 Totals 8,216,323 100.00% 27
District Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes % 169,294 45.14% 205,715 54.86% 0 0.00% 375,009 100.00% Republican hold 154,246 46.03% 177,379 52.94% 3,448 1.03% 335,073 100.00% Republican hold 208,555 55.97% 161,931 43.45% 2,156 0.58% 372,642 100.00% Democratic hold 199,762 56.15% 153,007 43.00% 3,024 0.85% 355,793 100.00% Democratic hold 229,125 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 229,125 100.00% Democratic hold 158,862 67.98% 74,829 32.02% 0 0.00% 233,691 100.00% Democratic hold 191,073 84.88% 32,520 14.45% 1,522 0.68% 225,115 100.00% Democratic hold 234,933 84.83% 42,007 15.17% 0 0.00% 276,940 100.00% Democratic hold 230,221 83.15% 43,950 15.87% 2,696 0.97% 276,867 100.00% Democratic hold 206,310 74.60% 66,889 24.18% 3,370 1.22% 276,569 100.00% Democratic hold 137,198 46.86% 155,608 53.14% 0 0.00% 292,806 100.00% Republican gain 265,172 82.29% 53,061 16.47% 4,015 1.25% 322,248 100.00% Democratic hold 231,841 90.93% 19,829 7.78% 3,295 1.29% 254,965 100.00% Democratic hold 152,661 71.64% 58,440 27.42% 2,000 0.94% 213,101 100.00% Democratic hold 169,533 88.87% 21,221 11.12% 0 0.00% 190,754 100.00% Democratic hold 218,514 84.17% 0 0.00% 41,094 15.83% 259,608 100.00% Democratic hold 197,354 59.33% 117,309 35.26% 17,995 5.41% 332,658 100.00% Democratic hold 187,444 55.83% 145,145 43.23% 3,164 0.94% 335,753 100.00% Democratic hold 192,100 54.79% 151,475 43.20% 7,023 2.00% 350,598 100.00% Democratic hold 219,705 61.17% 139,446 38.83% 0 0.00% 359,151 100.00% Democratic hold 131,995 41.16% 188,655 58.83% 0 0.00% 320,650 100.00% Republican hold 155,989 47.77% 156,098 47.77% 6,780 2.08% 326,566 100.00% Republican gain 128,976 41.11% 181,021 57.70% 3,650 1.16% 313,724 100.00% Republican hold 147,877 42.99% 182,809 53.15% 13,264 3.86% 343,950 100.00% Republican hold 206,396 59.32% 136,198 39.15% 5,325 1.53% 347,919 100.00% Democratic hold 223,366 69.87% 91,706 28.68% 4,631 1.45% 319,703 100.00% Democratic hold 149,449 39.00% 228,885 59.73% 4,877 1.27% 383,211 100.00% Republican holdTotal 5,097,951 61.99% 2,985,133 36.30% 133,329 1.62% 8,224,189 100.00%
District 1
The 1st district is based in eastern Long Island, and includes most of central and eastern Suffolk County, including most of Smithtown and all of Brookhaven, Riverhead, Southold, Southampton, East Hampton, and Shelter Island. The incumbent was Republican Lee Zeldin, who was reelected with 51.5% of the vote in 2018.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared Lee Zeldin, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared Gregory-John Fischer, Libertarian candidate for Suffolk County executive in 2019 Bridget Fleming, Suffolk County legislator Perry Gershon, businessman and nominee for New York's 1st congressional district in 2018 Nancy Goroff, chair of the Stony Brook University chemistry department
Failed to qualify for ballot David Gokhshtein, cryptocurrency entrepreneur
Declined Kate Browning, former Suffolk County legislator and candidate for New York's 1st congressional district in 2018 Dave Calone, venture capitalist and candidate for New York's 1st congressional district in 2016 John Feal, veteran and nonprofit executive Jack Harrington, attorney Mark Lesko, former Brookhaven town supervisor Jack Martilotta, high school football coach Jay Schneiderman, Southampton town supervisor Errol Toulon, Suffolk County sheriff
Endorsements
U.S. representatives Kathleen Rice, U.S. representative for New York's 4th congressional district
State officials Fred Thiele, state assemblyman
Individuals Cynthia Nixon, actress and activist; candidate for governor in 2018
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Gregory-JohnFischer BridgetFleming PerryGershon NancyGoroff UndecidedHonan Strategy GroupHonan Strategy GroupMay 24–31, 2020640 (LV)± 3.85% –29%22%29% –Global Strategy GroupGlobal Strategy GroupMay 26–28, 2020401 (LV)± 4.9%1%17%29%27% –Global Strategy GroupEarly April 2020 – (V) –1%16%33%11% –GBAO StrategiesGBAO StrategiesJanuary 27–30, 2020500 (LV)± 4.4% –21%42%9% –
Primary results
General election
Endorsements
Organizations Republican Jewish Coalition Tea Party Express Unions Uniformed Fire Officers Association
Executive branch officials Joe Biden, former vice president and Democratic nominee for president in 2020 Barack Obama, former president of the United States
U.S. senators Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator (D-NY) Chuck Schumer, U.S. senator (D-NY)
Organizations 314 Action Brady Campaign DCCC Red to Blue Emily's List J Street PAC League of Conservation Voters NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Action Fund
Unions Public Employees Federation SEIU 32BJ
Newspapers and other publications The New York Times Newsday
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report August 16, 2020 Inside Elections October 16, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallSeptember 3, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily KosJune 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error LeeZeldin (R) NancyGoroff (D) Undecided GQR Research (D)GQR Research (D) October 5–8, 2020 402 (LV)± 4.9%49%48%2%Tulchin Research (D)Tulchin Research (D) August 5–10, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 46%48% –Global Strategy Group (D)Global Strategy Group (D) August 3–5, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9%47% 42%–Public Policy Polling (D)Public Policy Polling (D) July 14–15, 2020 1,100 (V) ± 3.0%47% 40%–
Results
District 2
The 2nd district is based on the South Shore of Long Island, and includes the southwestern Suffolk County communities of Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst, Gilgo, West Babylon, Wyandanch, North Babylon, Babylon, Baywood, Brentwood, Brightwaters, Central Islip, Islip, Great River, Ocean Beach, Oakdale, West Sayville, Bohemia, West Islip and Ronkonkoma, in addition to a sliver of southeastern Nassau County encompassing Levittown, North Wantagh, Seaford, South Farmingdale and Massapequa. The incumbent was Republican Peter T. King, who was reelected with 53.1% of the vote in 2018. On November 11, 2019, King announced he would retire after more than 26 years in Congress.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared Andrew Garbarino, state assemblyman Mike LiPetri, state assemblyman
Withdrawn Trish Bergin, Islip town councilwoman Nancy Hemendinger, Suffolk County health official Nick LaLota, Suffolk County elections commissioner (running for New York's 8th State Senate district)
Declined Phil Boyle, state senator Tom Cilmi, minority leader of the Suffolk County Legislature Michael Fitzpatrick, state assemblyman Chuck Fuschillo, former state senator James Kennedy, Nassau County legislator Peter T. King, incumbent U.S. representative Steve Labriola, Oyster Bay town councilman Rick Lazio, former U.S. representative for New York's 2nd congressional district (1993–2001), nominee for U.S. Senate in 2000, and candidate for Governor of New York in 2010 Steve Levy, former Suffolk County executive Mary Kate Mullen, Islip town councilwoman Kate Murray, Hempstead town clerk Joseph Saladino, Oyster Bay town supervisor Douglas M. Smith, state assemblyman Erin King Sweeney, former Hempstead town councilwoman and daughter of U.S. representative Peter T. King Donald Trump Jr., businessman and son of President Donald Trump Lara Trump, campaign advisor and daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump
Endorsements
Federal politicians Peter T. King, U.S. representative from NY-02 (1993–present)
Organizations The New York Young Republican Club
Polling
with Rick Lazio and Lara Trump Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error RickLazio LaraTrump UndecidedWPA Intelligence/Club for GrowthWPA Intelligence/Club for GrowthNovember 17–18, 2019400 (LV) –19%53%28%
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared Jackie Gordon, Babylon town councilwoman and U.S. Army veteran Patricia Maher, attorney and nominee for New York's 2nd congressional district in 2014
Failed to qualify for ballot Mike Sax, political blogger
Declined Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive Liuba Grechen Shirley, community organizer and nominee for New York's 2nd congressional district in 2018 Christine Pellegrino, former state assemblywoman Tim Sini, Suffolk County district attorney
Endorsements
Nationwide executive officials Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States
Federal politicians Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York Kamala Harris, U.S. senator from California, 2020 vice-presidential nominee Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota Chuck Schumer, U.S. senator from New York
State officials Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor of New York
Organizations Black Economic Alliance Democratic Majority for Israel PAC Emily's List End Citizens United Giffords PAC Human Rights Campaign League of Conservation Voters NARAL Pro-Choice America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club VoteVets
Labor unions New York AFL–CIO Public Employees Federation Service Employees International Union Local 1199 United Auto Workers 9A New York Area Cap Council United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500
Primary results
Green Party
Candidates
Declared Harry R. Burger, mechanical design engineer
Independents
Candidates
Declared Daniel C. Ross, historian
General election
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report September 29, 2020 Inside Elections September 18, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2020PoliticoSeptember 8, 2020Daily Kos August 31, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJuly 26, 2020
Results
District 3
The 3rd district is based on the North Shore of Long Island, and includes the northwestern Suffolk County and northern Nassau County communities of West Hills, Sands Point, Laurel Hollow, Upper Brookville, Munsey Park, Brookville, Oyster Bay Cove, Old Brookville, Kings Point, Lattingtown, Matinecock, Muttontown, Lloyd Harbor, Syosset, Glen Cove, Roslyn, Manhasset, Huntington, Dix Hills, Plainview, Bethpage, northern Farmingdale, Hicksville, Northport, Commack, Port Washington, and Great Neck. Queens neighborhoods in the district include Little Neck, Whitestone, Glen Oaks, and Floral Park. The incumbent was Democrat Tom Suozzi, who was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2018. On November 3, 2020, Suozzi defeated Republican nominee George Santos 56% to 43%
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared Melanie D'Arrigo, activist and healthcare professional Tom Suozzi, incumbent U.S. representative Michael Weinstock, former prosecutor
Declined Robert Zimmerman, Democratic National Committee member and communications professional
Endorsements
Organizations Brand New Congress Indivisible movement National Organization for Women New York Communities for Change
Organizations End Citizens United New York League of Conservation Voters Public Employees Federation Service Employees International Union - Local 1199 Sierra Club
Primary results
Republican primary