2006 New York state elections
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New York held various elections on November 7, 2006.[1] Most notably, elections were held for the state governor, attorney general, comptroller, and for the U.S. Senate, all of which saw Democrats win and build on their existing majority.[1] While Democrats had already been a strong force in the New York City area, most of the Democratic gains in 2006 occurred upstate. Former Attorney General Eliot Spitzer won the 2006 gubernatorial election by a record margin, while Andrew Cuomo replaced him as the new attorney general.[1] Alan Hevesi was re-elected as comptroller, despite mounting ethics concerns.[1][2][3] Hillary Clinton was re-elected to the Senate.[1][4] For the first time in over 50 years, all major statewide elected offices were held by one party.[1] For the first time in over 60 years, they were all held by Democrats.[1][5][6][7][citation needed]
Republicans kept control of the
Democrats flipped three Republican-held
Background
The previous governor,
Controversies and resignations
All three major statewide officeholders were mired in controversy during or since their respective tenures, and at some point, all three have resigned from statewide office.[18][19]
Hevesi resigned only a few months after his comptroller election after being charged with, and pleading guilty to, one count of defrauding the government.[20] Eventually he was convicted for more corruption charges.[21]
Spitzer announced his resignation as governor on March 11, 2008, due to his involvement in a prostitution ring.[22] While Cuomo did not have a major scandal in the immediate aftermath of his election or during his time as attorney general, he later went on to be accused of sexual harassment while presiding as governor of New York.[19] On August 10, 2021, Cuomo announced his resignation, effective August 24.[23]
Federal offices
United States Senate
Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton was re-elected to a second 6-year term.[1]
United States House
| 2006 pre-election | Seats | |
| Democratic-Held | 20 | |
| Republican-Held | 9 | |
| 2006 post-election | Seats | |
| Democratic-Held | 23 | |
| Republican-Held | 6 | |
State offices
Governor
Eliot Spitzer, a Democrat, was elected to replace retiring George Pataki, a Republican.[1]
Attorney General
Andrew Cuomo was elected to replace fellow Democrat Eliot Spitzer, who was elected governor.[1]
Comptroller
Democratic Comptroller Alan Hevesi was re-elected.[1]
State Senate
| 2006 pre-election | Seats | |
| Republican-Held | 35 | |
| Democratic-Held | 27 | |
| 2006 post-election | Seats | |
| Republican-Held | 33 | |
| Democratic-Held | 29 | |
State Assembly
| 2006 pre-election | Seats | |
| Democratic-Held | 104 | |
| Republican-Held | 44 | |
| Vacant | 2 | |
| 2006 post-election | Seats | |
| Democratic-Held | 108 | |
| Republican-Held | 42 | |
See also
- 2006 New York gubernatorial election
- 2006 United States Senate election in New York
- 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in New York
- New York state elections
References
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- ^ "Life and Legacy of Herbert H. Lehman | Columbia University Libraries". library.columbia.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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- ^ "U.S. Senate: Robert Wagner: A Featured Biography". www.senate.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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- ^ "Nassau voters elect Democrat Johnson to state Senate in special election". News 12 - Long Island. February 7, 2007. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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- ^ "In 24th Congressional Race: Arcuri vs. Hanna & Gorton". democracywise.syr.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "20th District in New York - John Sweeney, Kristin Gillibrand - 2006 Midterm Elections - New York Times". archive.nytimes.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Maury. "Election 06: Kirsten Gillibrand unseats Sweeney; Clinton, Spitzer lead Democrat win". Glens Falls Post-Star. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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- ^ "Senator Jacob K. Javits - Congress Member Page". Congress.gov.
- ^ "Andrew Cuomo hasn't risen to the top - Spitzer, Paterson and Hevesi have plummeted". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Cuomo Announces Felony Guilty Plea By Former Comptroller Alan Hevesi In Pay-to-play Pension Fund Kickback Scheme". ag.ny.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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- ^ "Spitzer Resigns After Sex Scandal, Pressure". NPR. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Axelrod, Tal (August 10, 2021). "Cuomo resigns after investigation finds he harassed multiple women". The Hill. Retrieved May 12, 2023.