New York Primary 2018 Candidate Overview
The New York primary 2018 ballot included competitive races for governor, U.S. Senate, and multiple House districts. Candidate filings closed in April 2018, with the primary held on September 13, 2018. The New York State Board of Elections certified the results, and the general election followed on November 6, 2018. For background on New York election law, see the official Board of Elections page at https://www.elections.ny.gov.
Major party contests drew national attention, especially the Democratic governor race and the Republican U.S. Senate primary. The New York State Board of Elections reported voter turnout and registration data for the primary 2018 cycle, which shaped the general election map for New York's 27 congressional districts. The Federal Election Commission tracks fundraising totals for the candidates, and filings are available at https://www.fec.gov.
Governor and U.S. Senate Primary Results
In the Democratic governor primary, Cynthia Nixon challenged incumbent Andrew Cuomo, while the Republican primary featured Marcus Molinaro and other candidates. The New York State Board of Elections released certified results showing Cuomo and the Republican Senate nominee advanced to the general election. The New York State Board of Elections provides the full results database at https://www.elections.ny.gov.
On the Republican side, the U.S. Senate primary featured multiple candidates competing for the nomination to face the Democratic incumbent. The Federal Election Commission reported fundraising and expenditure data for the Senate campaigns, with details on individual contributions and independent spending. The FEC database is accessible at https://www.fec.gov.
House and Down-Ballot Races in the New York Primary 2018
Several New York House districts saw competitive primaries, including open-seat contests and challenges to incumbents. The New York State Board of Elections certified results for these races, which determined the major-party nominees for the November general election. Candidate filings, petitions, and financial disclosures are part of the public record maintained by the state board at https://www.elections.ny.gov.
Down-ballot races included state Senate and Assembly primaries that reshaped the legislative landscape in New York. The New York State Board of Elections reported turnout figures and district-level results for these contests. For broader context on campaign finance in New York, the Federal Election Commission publishes data on House and Senate races at https://www.fec.gov.