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New York held various elections on November 7, 2006. The Senate and Governor elections were two of the most lopsided elections in New York state-wide election history.
[edit] Federal
[edit] United States Senate
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Democratic Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was re-elected to a 2nd 6 year term. She was first elected in 2000.
[edit] United States House
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| 2006 pre-election |
Seats
|
| |
Democratic-Held |
20 |
| |
Republican-Held |
9 |
| 2006 post-election |
Seats
|
| |
Democratic-Held |
23 |
| |
Republican-Held |
6 |
[edit] Governor
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Eliot Spitzer, a Democrat, was elected to replace retiring George Pataki, a Republican.
[edit] Attorney General
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Andrew Cuomo was elected to replace fellow Democrat Eliot Spitzer, who was elected governor.
[edit] Comptroller
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Democratic Comptroller Alan Hevesi was re-elected. He then resigned.
[edit] State Senate
| 2006 pre-election |
Seats
|
| |
Republican-Held |
35 |
| |
Democratic-Held |
27 |
| 2006 post-election |
Seats
|
| |
Republican-Held |
33 |
| |
Democratic-Held |
29 |
[edit] State Assembly
| 2006 pre-election |
Seats
|
| |
Democratic-Held |
104 |
| |
Republican-Held |
44 |
| |
Vacant |
2 |
| 2006 post-election |
Seats
|
| |
Democratic-Held |
108 |
| |
Republican-Held |
42 |
