United States Senate election in New York, 2024

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Election details
	Filing deadline: April 4, 2024
	Primary: June 25, 2024; General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
	Poll times: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Voting in New York
Race ratings
	Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic; DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic; Inside Elections: Solid Democratic; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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New York 2024 elections

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Voters in New York elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 4, 2024.

The election filled the Class I Senate seat held by Kirsten Gillibrand (D), who first took office in 2009.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. Senate in the 119th Congress. Thirty-four of 100 seats were up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 50-49 majority.^[1] As a result of the election, Republicans gained a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag To read more about the 2024 U.S. Senate elections, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate New York

Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand defeated Mike Sapraicone and Diane Sare in the general election for U.S. Senate New York on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Kirsten Gillibrand (D / Working Families Party)	58.8	4,711,298
	Mike Sapraicone (R / Conservative Party)	40.5	3,246,114
	Diane Sare (LaRouche Party)	0.5	39,413
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	13,492

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,010,317
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Jonathan Ramos (Independent)
Emily Yuexin Miller (American Independent Party)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Mike Sapraicone advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Mike Sapraicone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. Senate New York.

Candidate profiles

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Diane Sare

Party: LaRouche Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "II am a musician and a political organizer. I met Lyndon LaRouche when I was a student at New England Conservatory in Boston, and his message of economic justice, especially for people in the developing sector resonated with my Quaker upbringing. When I met Mr. LaRouche, he was on trial in Boston (a case which fell apart due to evidence that then-Vice President George H.W. Bush was trying to silence him and his organization) and being vilified in the press, which led me to believe that he was fighting for a just cause. I worked on 4 of LaRouche’s 8 presidential campaigns, and developed a good understanding of the principles of physical economy as well as international statecraft. When LaRouche decided he was “too old” to run for president, he asked a few of his younger associates to run as a team from different states for U.S. Congress, and I was honored to be among them, launching my first campaign for Congress in NJ in the 2012 elections. I have run for office most recently in 2022, when I ran against Schumer for U.S. Senate in NY, becoming the first independent candidate in the State of New York to succeed at meeting the outrageous 45k signature requirement for ballot access. I founded a large community chorus in Manhattan, which is now an established 501(c)(3) organization and performs regularly throughout the city."

Key Messages

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Nuclear War cannot be won and must never be fought! We must stop arming Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and demand a negotiated end to these conflicts. Our military industrial capacity must be retooled to produce badly needed modern infrastructure such as 43k miles of high speed rail, new nuclear power plants, upgrade our dams and water mgmt systems, and plan and build several new cities. The BRICS process of economic cooperation among powerful “Global South” nations should not be perceived as a threat, but rather an opportunity to expand the American market, if we begin producing again

Stop inflation! Make life affordable! The transatlantic City of London and Wall St speculative bubble is now “worth” quadrillions of dollars. It cannot possibly be saved! Stop trying! We need an orderly bankruptcy reorganization, to write off bad debt, while protecting pension funds, local municipal budgets, and other necessities. Stop giving Jamie Dimon a free ride! We must reinstate the FDR-era Glass-Steagall Act, separating the banks by function. The Federal Reserve should be abolished and replaced by a National Bank, as Alexander Hamilton established, for which our elected representatives can be held accountable. This bank can issue the credit to massively increase the physical productive output of the American worker.

Protect Freedom of Speech! Without freedom of speech and association, the American people have no ability to hold our government accountable. The alphabet soup of federal agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA, DIA, TSA, IRS, DoJ) must be audited and reigned in. Political targetting of American citizens must stop. If you disagree with someone’s opinion, organize a debate and prove them wrong. We need to establish a transparent system for voting which increases participation. Limit Absentee ballots, count votes at the polling place. Election Day should be a Sunday or national holiday. Voter ID needed, and clean up the voter lists

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate New York in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New York

Election information in New York: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 26, 2024
By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
Online: Oct. 26, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

In-person: Nov. 4, 2024
By mail: Received by Oct. 26, 2024
Online: Oct. 26, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 26, 2024 to Nov. 3, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Nuclear War cannot be won and must never be fought!

We must stop arming Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and demand a negotiated end to these conflicts.

Our military industrial capacity must be retooled to produce badly needed modern infrastructure such as 43k miles of high speed rail, new nuclear power plants, upgrade our dams and water mgmt systems, and plan and build several new cities.

The BRICS process of economic cooperation among powerful “Global South” nations should not be perceived as a threat, but rather an opportunity to expand the American market, if we begin producing again

Stop inflation! Make life affordable!

The transatlantic City of London and Wall St speculative bubble is now “worth” quadrillions of dollars. It cannot possibly be saved! Stop trying! We need an orderly bankruptcy reorganization, to write off bad debt, while protecting pension funds, local municipal budgets, and other necessities. Stop giving Jamie Dimon a free ride!

We must reinstate the FDR-era Glass-Steagall Act, separating the banks by function.

The Federal Reserve should be abolished and replaced by a National Bank, as Alexander Hamilton established, for which our elected representatives can be held accountable.

This bank can issue the credit to massively increase the physical productive output of the American worker.

Protect Freedom of Speech! Without freedom of speech and association, the American people have no ability to hold our government accountable.

The alphabet soup of federal agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA, DIA, TSA, IRS, DoJ) must be audited and reigned in. Political targetting of American citizens must stop. If you disagree with someone’s opinion, organize a debate and prove them wrong.

We need to establish a transparent system for voting which increases participation. Limit Absentee ballots, count votes at the polling place. Election Day should be a Sunday or national holiday. Voter ID needed, and clean up the voter lists

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I am passionate about the education of our children. The purpose of education is to build character and to teach young people to think for themselves, not to regurgitate “the right answer.”

This means allowing them to participate in the physical sciences, with actual laboratory experiments. It means learning music, art and Shakespeare.

Children must be proficient in English, as well as being given the opportunity to learn new languages at an early age. Let’s bring back vocational and home economics classes as well, to produce adults who can thrive in the “real” world.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I look up to Lyndon LaRouche for his genius and courage to run for president eight times despite the massive campaign against him which was directed by various intelligence agencies, including the GCHQ, the news media, the ADL, and DoJ. in fact, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark said that the LaRouche case involved, “ a broader range of deliberate and systematic misconduct and abuse of power over a longer period of time in an effort to destroy a political movement and leader, than any other federal prosecution in my time or to my knowledge.”

I admire Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for having the courage to break out of his lane and oppose the Vietnam War, which cost him greatly both in funding, and his life.

Helen Keller is another amazing heroine of mine. She was a genius, trapped in darkness, until her brilliant teacher Annie Sullivan liberated her. These two women demonstrated the unlimited potential of the human mind, even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

John F. Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage"

Lyndon LaRouche's "Road to Recovery" Alexander Hamilton's "On the Subect of Manufactures"

David Lillienthal's "Democracy on the March" (about the amazing construction of the TVA)

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The most important characteristic for any person elected to “represent” a group of people, is that the representative must love the people she represents. This means that the elected representative must hold as a sacred commitment the phrase in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, “Promote the General Welfare.” This is why human beings form governments. The purpose of government is to make our lives much better than if we were each living in isolation, trying to slog out a meager existence without electricity, transportation, clean drinking water, adequate food, health care or education. Try a simple exercise and consider how many people were involved in creating the conditions whereby you could be reading this statement on your computer or phone today, and you’ll have a glimmer of the complexity of human society.

The framers of the U.S. Constitution brilliantly devised a system which would allow for the government to protect the liberty of the citizens, while also safeguarding us from destructive actions of individuals or groups within our nation or abroad.

Human beings create organized societies so that there can be a division of labor, and people can concentrate on a specific task, allowing leisure time to develop one’s mind, through creative pursuits, like playing a musical instrument, painting, writing poetry, studying the cosmos, or any number of other similar endeavors.

I believe that U.S. Senators must cherish and abide by the principles expressed in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution as well as the body of the Constitution, and should have studied at least some of the writings of Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin and other founders of our Republic.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I am honest and relatively fearless. I say that because I have noticed that many people are not willing to risk the controversy of telling the truth when they know that others may disagree.

I have a strong understanding of the principles of physical economy and if I had my way, could quickly reverse the economic collapse and inflation we are currently experiencing.

People who watch my programs will also notice that I have many associates who are former military and intelligence professionals, so I will have access to a great reserve of wisdom and experience in military affairs.

Most importantly, I love people. I love the American people, and I want to see every person, both in our nation, and in the world presented with the opportunity to develop their talent in order to leave a legacy for future generations

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Members of the U.S. Senate are responsible for upholding the principles of the U.S. Constitution, as I stated earlier. Importantly, this means holding the executive (POTUS) accountable to not launch undeclared wars of aggression, by avoiding the requirement of a Congressional vote. The Senate must also ratify treaties, such as trade and security agreements.

Members of the Senate also are responsible for vetting nominees for certain posts, and, very importantly, vote on the budget, which affects the American economy as a whole.

As your senator, I would work to organize a block of federal representatives to dramatically change our economic and security priorities, seeking to reinstate the Glass-Steagall Act, audit and shut down the Federal Reserve and establish a National Bank, in order to direct credit into activities which actually increase our productivity and physical economic security. These include ensuring a sufficient supply of energy, reliable transportation, water management, protection for family farmers, etc.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

II have a vivid memory of the Vietnam war because my father was drafted, and although he was a Quaker, he went. He served in a medical capacity. I remember missing him terribly and have a very intense and regretful memory of my mother taking me to visit a widow whose husband had been killed in the conflict. I was 3 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Baby sitting, which I loved, and then working in a chocolate store in Bar Harbor, ME.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The most immediate challenge is to avoid a nuclear war with Russia.

Secondly, we must face the fact that the post-industrial economic model has been an unmitigated disaster, and that our banking system is bloated with fictitious value which the American people should not be forced to pay.

I believe we must take a hard look at the shift in policy after the assassinations of President Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King. Jr and Robert Kennedy. We never got at the truth behind those deaths, and our policy suffered a coup. We had a similar downturn after the events of 9/11, which again were never investigated in a non-partisan and open fashion.

We will restore optimism by getting to the bottom of the above crimes, and returning to a forward-looking mission of uplifting the standard of living of our people. This can be done by prosecuting some of the “too big to fail” corporate chiefs who have looted the system, as Ferdinand Pecora did during the days of FDR. Americans should stop respecting crooks and liars because they have money.

We should fully revive and fund NASA, with a Mars colonization plan, which will require building an industrial base on the Moon. China and Russia plan to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2035. Why can’t we join them in this initiative? Because evil neo-cons, and my opponent Gillibrand have declared these nations to be our adversaries.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Since we have no limits on money spent on campaigns, I believe term limits have become necessary.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The Senate determines whether sufficient evidence has been presented to impeach the President of the United States. That is a very important function in ensuring that our nation is stable. I think it worked well in both the Clinton and Trump cases. The President of the United States should not be able to be easily overthrown, but if there is a clear need to do so, it will be demonstrated fairly. The Senate has an important role to play in foreign policy, both in terms of ratifying treaties, and appointments of officials. It is a six year term, which makes it a stabilizing factor, as opposed to the House which has only 2 year terms.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I believe that Members of the U.S. Senate should be intelligent and honest. They should have some prior experience in doing SOMETHING that demonstrates qualities of leadership, including the important quality of taking responsibility for your actions. This leadership may have been demonstrated in a field other than government.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I support it wholeheartedly.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

John Quincy Adams, James G. Blaine, Robert F. Kennedy

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I would evaluate a judicial nominee based on their ability to demand thruthfulness, and stand against "popular opinion." I think judges must rely heavily upon the INTENT of the U.S. Constitution, and not the literal "words" as Scalia said. A good judge is a "philosopher king" in the Platonic sense of that term.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

I would begin by inviting all of them to sing in a chorus and perform Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" on the floor of the Senate. Perhaps that would elevate the discussion and allow discourse based on principle, as opposed to special interests.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Yes.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The Senate should reopen an investigation of what happend on Spetember 11, 2001. The Senate should not abuse its powers by targeting individuals for their political views. The Senate should hold hearings on what Wall Street is doing, and use its power to investigate monopolistic control over social media platforms and news media. There are laws against monopolies, but they are far too rarely enforced.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The LaRouche Organization

Carmela Altamura of Intercities Performaing Arts, Inc

Lawrence Abby Gauthier, The Westphalia Periodic News

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Presidential appointees must have intergrity, and be free of corporate entanglements. For example, Lloyd Austin came right out of Raytheon and Dick Cheney ran Halliburton. We need to ensure that appointees will act in the interest of our nation and our people, and faithfully represent the intention of the Presidency.

What committees interest you?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Nearly all of them, especially the following: Foreign Relations, Intelligence, Armed Services, Budget, Indian Affairs, Energy, Veterans' Affairs

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Diane Sare (LaRouche)

The Pentagon has not been able to pass an audit. I think that is disgraceful. The American people need to know how their tax dollars are being spent. We have to reverse "Citizens United". Corporations are NOT people. I propose a spending limit for federal campaigns, and I would mandate equal time in debates. Our political class has become an aristocracy, which doesn't believe it needs to respond to the needs or interests of the voters.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Kirsten Gillibrand	Working Families Party, Democratic Party	$15,722,159	$25,321,834	$715,727	As of December 31, 2024
Diane Sare	LaRouche Party	$508,500	$508,775	$6,170	As of December 31, 2024
Mike Sapraicone	Republican Party, Conservative Party	$1,417,734	$1,363,358	$54,376	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

General election race ratings

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Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[2]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in New York, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in New York in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in New York, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
New York	U.S. Senate	Ballot-qualified party	5% of voters from the candidate's same party or 15,000, whichever is less	N/A	4/4/2024	Source
New York	U.S. Senate	Unaffiliated	1% of votes cast for governor in the last election or 45,000, whichever is less	N/A	5/28/2024	Source

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.