“I haven’t told many people that in my life,” the Democratic congresswoman said of the revelation, which came during a harrowing recounting of her experiences amid the Capitol riot. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “House of Representatives”
How New York’s Representatives Voted After the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
When the state’s representatives and senators in Washington returned, four voted to sustain objections to the presidential election. Source: New York Times
How Republicans in N.Y. Are Responding to the Election
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Many of New York State’s top Republicans have stayed largely silent about President Trump’s refusal to concede. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeping G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2020
Representative John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeps G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
Rep. John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
Torres and Jones Win and Will Become 1st Gay Black Members of Congress
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
Ritchie Torres and Mondaire Jones defeated token Republican challengers in overwhelmingly Democratic House districts in New York. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Win in N.J. House Races; Van Drew Is Narrowly Ahead
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Prevail in New Jersey Congressional Races
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times
Rep. Elise Stefanik, Called ‘Republican Star’ by Trump, Wins 4th Term
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Ms. Stefanik’s role in the impeachment hearings drew Democratic ire, as well as $16 million in campaign donations to the northern New York race. Source: New York Times
He’s a Rare House Republican in a District Trump Lost. Can He Hold On?
By Gotham Rex on October 31, 2020
Representative John Katko has managed to keep his seat in Central New York by distancing himself from the president. Will that be enough this year? Source: New York Times
Stefanik’s Loyalty to Trump Is Flashpoint in $16 Million N.Y. Race
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2020
Representative Elise Stefanik’s strenuous defense of the president has enabled her Democratic opponent to raise $5 million. Ms. Stefanik has raised even more. Source: New York Times
If A.O.C. Is So Heavily Favored, Why Has Her Race Drawn $30 Million?
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to cruise to re-election, yet the race for her congressional seat is the second most expensive House campaign in the nation. Source: New York Times
Jamaal Bowman, Progressive Insurgent, Defeats Eliot Engel in House Primary
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2020
Mr. Bowman beat Representative Eliot Engel, a 16-term incumbent, in a race that pitted the Democratic Party’s progressive wing against the establishment. Source: New York Times
N.J.'s 2020 Primary Is Mostly by Mail. Here's Why That Matters.
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2020
Amy Kennedy, a former teacher, is married to Patrick Kennedy, a retired congressman. She will face Representative Jeff Van Drew, who quit the Democratic Party and is backed by President Trump. Source: New York Times
A Kennedy Wife and a Professor Compete to Run Against a Trump Backer
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2020
Stakes are high in the Democratic primary for a New Jersey congressional seat: The winner will face a candidate who defected from the party to support Trump. Source: New York Times