Randy Kuhl

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Kuhl's Democratic opponent in the 2006 elections was former Navy officer Eric Massa of Corning, a former Republican.

In March 2006, Kuhl invited President George W. Bush to Canandaigua. [9] In September 2006, Kuhl welcomed Vice President Dick Cheney to a major fundraiser in Rochester. Kuhl agreed with Cheney's assessment that combating terrorists around the world was the top issue in the campaign. According to Kuhl, bad news from the war zone should be countered by a frank discussion of reality. Regarding his Finger Lakes and Southern Tier constituents, Kuhl said, "They don't necessarily understand the full importance of our presence there". [10]

Preliminary results from the November election showed Kuhl narrowly beating Massa by a margin of approximately 5,600 votes (out of about 193,000 cast). [11] Massa had initially refused to concede the election and was expected to file a challenge, but on November 15, 2006, Massa conceded the election and contacted Kuhl to congratulate him. [12] According to the final election results, which were certified by the New York State Board of Elections on December 14, 2006, Kuhl won by a margin of 6,033 votes (out of 206,121 cast). [13]

2008 election

Kuhl's again faced Democratic nominee and former Navy officer Eric Massa, losing the rematch by a narrow 51%-49% margin, roughly reversing the outcome of the 2006 elections. Kuhl finished behind Massa in Cattaraugus County, a county Kuhl carried by a 56%-44% margin in 2006 (and one that voted for presidential candidate John McCain in 2008), likely contributing to the loss. [14] Because the race was so close, Kuhl did not concede the election until November 21, 2008. [15]

Political positions

Kuhl was considered a fairly reliable conservative who generally voted against abortion rights, gun control and tax increases. He was, however, a member of the Republican Main Street Partnership.[ citation needed ]

Kuhl supported making then-President Bush's tax cuts permanent. In addition, he also advocated for a 10-cent reduction in federal gasoline taxes. [16]

In September 2007, Kuhl was noted in the news as being one of the most outspoken opponents of a plan by then-New York Governor Eliot Spitzer to allow illegal aliens to apply for driver's licenses. [17] He also became a prominent opponent of the SCHIP expansion, a stance for which he earned significant animosity from various groups including MoveOn, the Service Employees International Union, and even former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. [18]

During his time as a state senator, Kuhl was an advocate of New York City secession and unsuccessfully introduced several bills to separate Upstate New York from downstate. [19]

Federal electoral results

Randy Kuhl
Randy Kuhl official photo.png
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from New York's 29th district
In office
January 3, 2005 –January 3, 2009
US House election, 2004: New York District 29
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Randy Kuhl 136,88350.7−22.4
Democratic Samara Barend 110,24140.8+19.5
Conservative Mark W. Assini17,2726.4+6.4
Independence John Ciampoli5,8192.2+2.2
Majority26,6429.9−41.9
Turnout 270,215100+54.7
US House election, 2006: New York District 29
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Randy Kuhl (incumbent)106,07751.5+0.8
Democratic Eric Massa 100,04448.5+7.7
Majority6,0332.9−7.0
Turnout 206,121100−23.7
US House election, 2008: New York District 29
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Eric Massa 140,52951.0+2.5
Republican Randy Kuhl (incumbent)135,19949.0−2.5
Majority5,3301.9−1.0
Turnout 275,728100+33.8

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References

  1. ↑ Report of receipts FEC and disbursements fec.gov
  2. 1 2 "Meet the Freshmen of the House of Representatives", BIPAC, November 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2006.
  3. ↑ Whiteside, Mary Ann Chick (2006-12-16). "Religion in the House by state and by faith". M Live. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  4. 1 2 3 Tierney, John (1999-05-24) The Big City; The Moochers From Upstate? Cut 'Em Loose, New York Times
  5. ↑ "Candidate Biography: Randy Kuhl (R)*". Fox News Channel. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  6. 1 2 "Kuhl Wins Contentious Election to Succeed Amo Houghton". news.wbfo.org. 3 November 2004.
  7. ↑ Crestia DeGeorge, "The race for Amo Houghton's seat", Rochester City News (weekly)
  8. ↑ "The New York Times > Congressional Quarterly > Washington > Campaign 2004 > CQ Today: Higgins, Kuhl Win Key Contests in New York; Incumbents Prevail". archive.nytimes.com.
  9. ↑ "In Ad, Kuhl Called". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
  10. ↑ Robert J. McCarthy, "Cheney beats war drums stumping for Kuhl", Buffalo News, September 23, 2006
  11. ↑ Election results from "CBS News" Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine , November 7, 2006
  12. ↑ "Massa concedes, calls to congratulate Kuhl" Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine , Elmira Star Gazette, November 15, 2006
  13. ↑ "NYS Board of Elections Results".
  14. ↑ Unofficial election results Archived 2008-10-31 at the Wayback Machine from the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections
  15. ↑ "Kuhl Concedes -- Finally". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
  16. ↑ KUHL REINTRODUCES GAS PRICE RELIEF BILL Archived 2007-05-30 at the Wayback Machine
  17. ↑ Milton, Pat. New York to allow illegal immigrants to get drivers' licenses. Associated Press. 22 September 2007.
  18. ↑ Miller, Rick. Kuhl battered for voting against SCHIP. Olean Times Herald. 15 October 2007.
  19. ↑ "The Big City; The Moochers From Upstate? Cut 'Em Loose", John Tierney, The New York Times, May 24, 1999
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