About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for New York's 22nd Congressional District, incumbent Republican Brandon Williams is seeking re-election against Democratic challenger Sarah Klee Hood. Williams, aged 57, has an academic background from Pepperdine University. His opponent, Sarah Klee Hood, currently serves as a DeWitt Town Councilor and is the director of a clean technology incubator.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives consists of 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. 76% of the district’s population is non-Hispanic white, with minorities including Blacks at 10%, Hispanics at 5%, and Asians at 4%
Historically, the district has shown Democratic preference, with Joe Biden winning the 2020 Presidential election by a margin of 11%. The 2022 House election was won by Williams, who was elected by a margin of 1%. This seat is expected to be highly competitive, and will play a pivotal role in determining which party controls the House.
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