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New York’s US House Races That May Decide Control of the Chamber

Several races draw national attention as candidates spar on who can better address the consequences of mass immigration and fix a broken system.
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New York’s US House Races That May Decide Control of the Chamber
The U.S. Capitol building on Oct. 7, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK—As Nov. 5 draws near, a handful of hard-fought congressional races in New York state districts that could ultimately decide the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives have drawn national attention.

While New York state has long had a reputation as solidly “blue”—no Republican presidential candidate has carried it since Ronald Reagan in 1984—candidates from both major parties are not taking votes for granted.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”