New York's 13th congressional district

New York's 13th congressional district
New York 's 13th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
Current Representative Adriano Espaillat (D–Manhattan)
Distribution
  • 100.00% urban
  • 0.00% rural
Ethnicity
Cook PVI D+43[1]

New York's 13th Congressional District is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives located in New York City, represented by Adriano Espaillat. The district is the smallest Congressional district by area in the U.S.

The 13th district comprises Upper Manhattan and a small portion of the western Bronx. The district includes the neighborhoods of Harlem, Inwood, Marble Hill, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights, and portions of Morningside Heights and the Upper West Side. The Apollo Theater and Grant's Tomb are located within this district.

From 2003 to 2013 It included all of Staten Island and the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, and Gravesend in Brooklyn.

Voting

Components: past and present

The district from 2003 to 2013

1803-1809:

Montgomery

1847-1849:

Albany

1913-1945:

Parts of Manhattan

1945-1993:

Parts of Brooklyn

1993–2013:

All of Staten Island
Parts of Brooklyn

2013–present:

Parts of Manhattan, The Bronx

Various New York districts have been numbered "13" over the years, including areas in New York City and various parts of upstate New York.

Representatives

Representative Party Years Electoral history
District created 1803
Thomas Sammons Democratic-Republican March 4, 1803 –
March 3, 1807		 Redistricted from the 9th district
Peter Swart Democratic-Republican March 4, 1807 –
March 3, 1809		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1808.
Uri Tracy Democratic-Republican March 4, 1809 –
March 3, 1813		 Redistricted from the 16th district
Alexander Boyd Federalist March 4, 1813 –
March 3, 1815		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1814.
John B. Yates Democratic-Republican March 4, 1815 –
March 3, 1817		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1816.
Thomas Lawyer Democratic-Republican March 4, 1817 –
March 3, 1819		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1818.
Harmanus Peek Democratic-Republican March 4, 1819 –
March 3, 1821		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1820.
Vacant March 4, 1821 –
December 3, 1821		 The United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 1821 were held in April, after the congressional term had already begun. It is not clear when the result was announced or the credentials were issued.
John Gebhard Federalist December 3, 1821 –
March 3, 1823		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1822.
Isaac Williams, Jr. Adams-Clay DR March 4, 1823 –
March 3, 1825		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1824.
William G. Angel Jacksonian[2] March 4, 1825 –
March 3, 1827		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1826.
Samuel Chase Adams March 4, 1827 –
March 3, 1829		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1830.
William G. Angel Jacksonian March 4, 1829 –
March 3, 1833		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1832.
Reuben Whallon Jacksonian March 4, 1833 –
March 3, 1835		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1834.
Dudley Farlin Jacksonian March 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1837		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1836.
John Palmer Democratic March 4, 1837 –
March 3, 1839		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1838.
Augustus C. Hand Democratic March 4, 1835 –
March 3, 1841		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1840.
Thomas A. Tomlinson Whig March 4, 1841 –
March 3, 1843		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1842.
Daniel D. Barnard Whig March 4, 1843 –
March 3, 1845		 Redistricted from 10th district.
Bradford R. Wood Democratic March 4, 1845 –
March 3, 1847		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1846.
John I. Slingerland Whig March 4, 1847 –
March 3, 1849		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1848.
John L. Schoolcraft Whig March 4, 1849 –
March 3, 1853		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1852.
Russell Sage Whig March 4, 1853 –
March 3, 1855		 Ran for reelection in 1854 as an Opposition candidate after demise of Whigs.
Opposition March 4, 1855 –
March 3, 1857		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1856.
Abram B. Olin Republican March 4, 1857 –
March 3, 1863		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1862.
John B. Steele Democratic March 4, 1863 –
March 3, 1865		 Redistricted from 11th district
Unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1864.
Edwin N. Hubbell Democratic March 4, 1865 –
March 3, 1867		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1866.
Thomas Cornell Republican March 4, 1867 –
March 3, 1869		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1868.
John A. Griswold Democratic March 4, 1869 –
March 3, 1871		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1870.
Joseph H. Tuthill Democratic March 4, 1871 –
March 3, 1873		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1874.
John O. Whitehouse Democratic March 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1877		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1876.
John H. Ketcham Republican March 4, 1877 –
March 3, 1885		 Redistricted to 16th district
Egbert L. Viele Democratic March 4, 1885 –
March 3, 1887		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1886.
Ashbel P. Fitch Republican March 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1889		 Resigned from Republican Party over disagreement with 1888 platform; won Democratic nomination.
Democratic March 4, 1889 –
March 3, 1893		 Resigned to run for Comptroller of New York City.
John De Witt Warner Democratic March 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1895		 Redistricted from 12th district
Richard C. Shannon Republican March 4, 1895 –
March 3, 1899		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1898.
Jefferson M. Levy Democratic March 4, 1899 –
March 3, 1901		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1900.
Oliver Belmont Democratic March 4, 1901 –
March 3, 1903		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1902.
Francis B. Harrison Democratic March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1905		 Unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1904.
Herbert Parsons Republican March 4, 1905 –
March 3, 1911		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1910.
Jefferson M. Levy Democratic March 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1913		 Redistricted to 14th district.
Timothy D. Sullivan Democratic March 4, 1913 –
August 31, 1913		 Never took seat due to ill health.
Died.
Vacant August 31, 1913 –
November 4, 1913		 Vacant following death of Timothy D. Sullivan.
George W. Loft Democratic November 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1917		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1916.
Christopher D. Sullivan Democratic March 4, 1917 –
January 3, 1941		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1940.
Louis J. Capozzoli Democratic January 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1945		 Not a candidate for renomination in 1944.
Donald L. O'Toole Democratic January 3, 1945 –
January 3, 1953		 Redistricted from the 8th district.
Abraham J. Multer Democratic January 3, 1953 –
December 31, 1967		 Redistricted from 14th district.
Resigned.
Vacant January 1, 1968 –
February 19, 1968
Bertram L. Podell Democratic February 20, 1968 –
January 3, 1975		 Defeated for 1974 Democratic nomination by Stephen Solarz.
Stephen Solarz Democratic January 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1993		 Unsuccessful candidate for 1992 Democratic nomination in 12th district.
Susan Molinari Republican January 3, 1993 –
August 2, 1997		 Redistricted from 14th district
Resigned
Vacant August 3, 1997 –
November 3, 1997
Vito Fossella Republican November 4, 1997 –
January 3, 2009		 Did not run for reelection in 2008.
Michael McMahon Democratic January 3, 2009 –
January 3, 2011		 Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2010.
Michael Grimm Republican January 3, 2011 –
January 3, 2013		 Redistricted to 11th district
Charles B. Rangel Democratic January 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2017		 Redistricted from 15th district
Adriano Espaillat Democratic January 3, 2017 –

Recent election results

In New York State electoral politics there are numerous minor parties at various points on the political spectrum. Certain parties will invariably endorse either the Republican or Democratic candidate for every office, hence the state electoral results contain both the party votes, and the final candidate votes (Listed as "Recap").

US House election, 1996: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Susan Molinari 94,660 61.6
Democratic Tyrone G. Butler 53,376 34.7
Right to Life Kathleen Marciano 3,396 2.2
Independence Anita Lerman 2,337 1.5
Majority 41,284 26.8
Turnout 153,769 100
Special Election 1997: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 79,838 61.3 -0.3
Democratic Eric Vitaliano 50,373 38.7 +4.0
Majority 29,465 22.6 -4.2
Turnout 130,211 100 -15.3
US House election, 1998: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 76,138 64.8 +3.5
Democratic Eugene V. Prisco 40,167 34.2 -4.5
Independence Anita Lerman 1,245 1.1 +1.1
Majority 35,971 30.6 +8.0
Turnout 117,550 100 -9.7
US House election, 2000: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 109,806 64.6 -0.2
Democratic Katina M. Johnstone 57,603 33.9 -0.3
Independence Anita Lerman 2,653 1.6 +0.5
Majority 52,203 30.7 +0.1
Turnout 170,062 100 +44.7
US House election, 2002: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 72,204 69.6 +5.0
Democratic Arne M. Mattsson 29,366 28.3 -5.6
Independence Anita Lerman 1,427 1.4 -0.2
Green Henry J. Bardel 696 0.7 +0.7
Majority 42,838 41.3 +10.6
Turnout 103,693 100 -39.0
US House election, 2004: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 112,934 59.0 -10.6
Democratic Frank J. Barbaro 78,500 41.0 +12.7
Majority 34,434 18.0 -23.3
Turnout 191,434 100 +84.6
US House election, 2006: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Vito Fossella 59,334 56.8 -2.2
Democratic Stephen A. Harrison 45,131 43.2 +2.2
Majority 14,203 13.6 -4.4
Turnout 104,465 100 -45.4
US House election, 2008: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Michael McMahon 114,219 60.9 +17.7
Republican Robert Straniere 62,441 33.3 -23.5
Conservative (N.Y.) Timothy Cochrane 5,799 3.1 +3.1
Independence Carmine Morano 4,947 2.6 +2.6
Majority 51778 27.6 14.0
Turnout 187,406 100 +79.4
US House election, 2010: New York District 13
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Michael Grimm 65,024 51.3 +18.0
Democratic Michael McMahon 60,773 48.0 -12.9
Libertarian Tom Vendittelli 929 0.7 +0.7
Majority 4251 3.3 -24.3
Turnout 126,726 100 -32.4

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Partisan Voting Index – Districts of the 115th Congress" (PDF). The Cook Political Report. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. ↑ The Bench and Bar of New-York by Lucien Brock Proctor (1870; page 743) [says he was a Jacksonian from the beginning]

References

  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
  • 1996 House election data Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • 1998 House election data Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • 2000 House election data Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • 2002 House election data Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • 2004 House election data Clerk of the House of Representatives
  • 2006 New York Election Results The New York Times
  • 2008 New York Rep.in Congress Returns, New York State Board of Elections
  • Election Results 2010 The New York Times

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