The headline says it all, “Gov. Cuomo wins re-election but fails to get a mandate.”
While Rob Astorino lost, much of that can be attributed to the lack of support by the GOP establishment many of whom were openly campaigning for Cuomo’s re-election. Taken in total, gun control was a loser of an issue all across the state. Here is the breakdown.
On Long Island:
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SAFE Act opponent Lee Zeldin defeated New Yorkers Against Gun Violence endorsed incumbent Congressman Tim Bishop in District 1.
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SAFE Act supporter Assemblyman Ed Hennessey was defeated by pro-gun Dean Murray in District 3.
In the Hudson Valley:
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NYSRPA endorsed Sue Serino defeated New Yorkers Against Gun Violence endorsed incumbent and SAFE Act supporter Senator Terry Gipson in District 41.
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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Board member and endorsed candidate Justin Wagner was defeated for the second time in Senate District 40.
In the Capital District:
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NYSRPA endorsed George Amedore defeated incumbent SAFE supporter Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk in District 46.
In the North Country:
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SAFE Act supporter Assemblywoman Addie Russell lost to NRA endorsed John Byrne in District 116.
In Central NY:
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NRA endorsed John Katko defeated antigun incumbent Congressman Dan Maffei in District 24.
In Western NY:
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NYSRPA endorsed Peter Lawrence defeated New Yorkers Against Gun Violence endorsed Gary Pudup in Assembly District 134.
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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence endorsed incumbent and SAFE Act supporter Senator Ted O’Brien lost in District 55.
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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence endorsed incumbent and SAFE Act supporter Senator Mark Grisanti lost in District 60.