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Politics in Westmere

Who represents Westmere

Westmere is represented in Congress by Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Paul Tonko. Kathy Hochul is governor.

Charles E. SchumerKirsten E. GillibrandPaul Tonko6 people represent Westmere →
Election Day30days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and New York

What stands out about civic life in Westmere

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

★ What stands out · In New York

Who represents Westmere in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Westmere.

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Kathy HochulGovernor of New YorkDemocrat · Since 2021Website ↗518-474-8390
State Senate · District 46
Pat FahyState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗518-842-2159Email
State Assembly · District 109
Gabriella RomeroAssembly MemberDemocratic/Working FamiliesWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Albany County voted in 2024

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

President149,677 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat61.9%
Donald J TrumpRepublican36.5%
Others1.7%

New York: Harris 55.9%, Trump 43.3%

U.S. Senate145,770 votes
Kirsten E GillibrandDemocrat65.3%
Michael D SapraiconeRepublican34.0%
Others0.7%

New York: Gillibrand 58.8%, Sapraicone 40.5%

U.S. House · New York's 20th District363,350 votes
Paul D TonkoDemocrat61.1%
Kevin M WaltzRepublican38.8%
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: 30 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 Paul Tonko)
  • GovernorNow Kathy Hochul
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Westmere are listed below

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

How to vote in Westmere
  • 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 Westmere 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 20th District
Paul Tonko
Paul TonkoU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2009Website ↗202-225-5076

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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 Westmere 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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