New York State Republican Party

Will new state Senate coalition be good for upstate NY?

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:14:37 +0000

Some supporters of the new state Senate coalition between Republicans and the Independent Democrat Caucus say it will keep upstate New York concerns on the table. Some area politicians believe that wasn't the case when Democrats had control of the New York state Senate in 2009 and 2010.

Senate GOP Leader dampens expectations on progressive bills

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:02:36 +0000

New York state Senate Republicans dampened expectations that their new governing coalition would move quickly on progressive issues championed by Democrats, including a minimum wage increase and public financing of campaigns.

New state Senate co-leader says coalition can be more effective

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:42:10 +0000

The new co-leader of the New York stat Senate, Senator Jeff Klein, says he knows the new coalition of five Democrats and around 30 Republicans will have to prove itself in the coming months and deliver on key pieces of legislation. But he says they stand a better chance of success than if just the Democrats alone were in charge of the Senate.

Cuomo claims he's staying out of fight for state Senate control

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is staying out of the on-going battle for control of the New York state Senate, maintaining that he will work with whoever ultimately wins the struggle.

Control of state Senate could come down to the wire

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:27:44 +0000

November's election will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the New York state Senate in the next term, and it could come down to just a few hundred votes in a small number of key Senate contests. Both sides are hopeful that they will be victorious.

Some GOP state senators use Cuomo's image to bolster campaigns

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:47:51 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo is not running for office this year, but his face and name are still appearing in election mailers in many New York homes. That is because state lawmakers from both parties running for reelection are using the popular governor’s image in their campaign literature.

Cuomo says "extremists" challenged pro-gay marriage GOP senators

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:07:15 +0000

Both pro- and anti-gay marriage forces are claiming victory after a split primary result in two key state senate races. Meanwhile, Governor Andrew Cuomo says two pro-same sex marriage Republican senators who survived primary challengers were targeted by “extremists” within the GOP.

Miner speaks out about close state Senate races

Ryan Delaney and Catherine Loper — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:17:37 +0000

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is criticizing campaign rhetoric used during one of last week’s state Senate primaries. Three of the four Republican state senators who broke with the party to vote to legalize gay marriage last year faced tough primary battles September 13, and one of those contests turned particularly nasty in the closing days.

State GOP chairman: Paul Ryan will "play well" in NY races

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:28:55 +0000

The head of the New York state Republican Party predicts that the choice of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as Mitt Romney’s vice presidential candidate will be helpful in some portions of New York state.

Central New York state Senator running unopposed

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 20:03:48 +0000

One New York state Senate seat that has been hotly contested in recent years in central New York, will not be this year. Republicans have not been able to come up with anyone to run against Democrat Dave Valesky in the 53rd Senate District.

NY Senate Democrats hopeful for November

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:08:09 +0000

A recent poll offers some hope to Senate Democrats who are trying retake the Senate after losing to Republicans two years ago, but the GOP says they are far from worried.

Cuomo's endorsements of state senators remain up in the air

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:53:56 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will not necessarily endorse Democrats for election to the closely divided New York state Senate, even though he’s a Democrat. He says he’ll consider candidates on a case by case basis. That stance gives the politically savvy governor a number of options.

GOP on state of the race for Congressional seats in NY

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:46:37 +0000

New York State will be in the thick of it when it comes to races for Congress this November, because there are more competitive races than usual for house seats in the Empire State.