Ryan lost nine of NY-19’s 11 counties, but still got 3,000 more votes than Molinaro thanks to a 9,179-vote cushion in Ulster County alongside a 2,322-vote margin of victory in exurban Columbia County.
Total turnout in the special election was 25% districtwide – but was higher in the two counties Ryan won. About 70% of voters in the district also cast ballots in 2020, while 59% voted in 2018. Just 13% of Ulster County voters took part in the 2019 special when Ryan was first elected county executive, while 29% voted Tuesday.
Molinaro conceded defeat Wednesday while suggesting the timing of the special election contributed to his loss in the 19th district, which includes parts of the Hudson Valley and Catskills.
Lots of focus on Dems being more engaged/energetic post-Dobbs, which is undeniably true. But to me, the GOP/Trump base appears less engaged than it was last November, which is just as big a part of the story.
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) August 24, 2022
After losing her primary to Daniel Webster, Laura Loomer tells her voters not to vote for the Republican nominee in Nov, and calls for him to resign. pic.twitter.com/D0WPs56ou1
— Ron Filipkowski
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Oh, and you may have seen on the book of face that Javi made it to Florida on the Silver Meteor. He's in orientation right now, but look at where he'll be working for the semester!
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Mornin' all!
Is it wrong to say I'm all for Laura Looneytunes telling MAGAts to stay home and not vote for the just-as-bad GOP candidate who beat her?
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Laura Loomer refuses to accept her primary loss and declares "I actually am the Congresswoman in Florida’s 11th District, and everyone knows it," vowing to harass Rep. Dan Webster and "drive him into the ground every step of the way until he collapses in disgrace." pic.twitter.com/HUtyRX18EY
— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) August 25, 2022