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.
It doesn’t matter Jacob! Skelos is still here, Klien is still here and so is Cuomo. They will bring Safe Act 2 and 3 and 4 buy the time it’s election time again. Just becuase we have elected pro-gun senators, doesn’t mean they are not going to be affected by the staus quo or by threats from Skelos. This is still very bad for gun owners. They will reap what they sow now, I am living across the state line in VT…they are Liberal and Democrat but voted out there anti-gun senators…..go figure. NYC must be removed like the tumor it is or nothing will ever change. I guess all that can be done Jacob is hope for the best on the pending Lawsuits. With the change in the National Elections, at least Bloomberg has no standing for now.
The governor’s race was another case of people sitting around complaining and then doing nothing. Assuming google is correct, there were less than 3.5 million votes cast for governor. Cuomo got 1.9 million to Astorino’s 1.4 million. United Gun Owners claims there are 6 million gun owners in NY. Forbes claims 1million became criminals with the (UN)SAFE Act. (I’m sure Jacob has better stats). While there is no doubt some gun owners voted for Cuomo, there is also no doubt that most stayed home and did not vote. By doing so, they supported Cuomo’s win. He didn’t have to win.