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Politics in Ovid

Who represents Ovid

Ovid is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Claudia Tenney. Kathy Hochul is governor.

Charles E. SchumerKirsten E. GillibrandClaudia Tenney6 people represent Ovid →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and New York

What stands out about civic life in Ovid

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In New York

Who represents Ovid in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Ovid.

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Kathy HochulGovernor of New YorkDemocrat · Since 2021Website ↗518-474-8390
State Senate · District 58
Tom O'MaraState SenatorRepublican/ConservativeWebsite ↗315-393-3024Email
State Assembly · District 132
Phil PalmesanoAssembly MemberRepublicanWebsite ↗607-776-9691Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Seneca County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Seneca County. Ovid’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President15,105 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican55.5%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat43.8%
Others0.8%

New York: Harris 55.9%, Trump 43.3%

U.S. Senate14,630 votes
Michael D SapraiconeRepublican53.1%
Kirsten E GillibrandDemocrat46.5%
Others0.4%

New York: Gillibrand 58.8%, Sapraicone 40.5%

U.S. House · New York's 24th District359,373 votes
Claudia TenneyRepublican65.6%
David WagenhauserDemocrat34.3%
Others0.1%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 32 days away

What New York voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in New York
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Claudia Tenney)
  • GovernorNow Kathy Hochul
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Ovid are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Ovid
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Ovid in Congress

Two senators for all of New York, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of New York
Charles E. Schumer
Charles E. SchumerU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 1999Website ↗202-224-6542
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Kirsten E. GillibrandU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2009Website ↗202-224-4451
U.S. House · New York's 24th District
Claudia Tenney
Claudia TenneyU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗202-225-3665
Closer to home

Where Ovid’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Ovid’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Ovid by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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