Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. James T. Walsh
(R-N.Y.) 25th District,
North central -- Syracuse, most of Irondequoit
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Residence:Onondaga
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Born:June 19, 1947; Syracuse, N.Y.
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Religion:Roman Catholic
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Family:Wife, DeDe Ryan Walsh; three children
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Education:St. Bonaventure U., B.A. 1970 (history)
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Military service:None
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Career:Marketing executive; social worker; Peace Corps volunteer
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Political Highlights:Syracuse Common Council, 1978-88 (president, 1986-88); sought nomination for Onondaga County executive, 1987; U.S. House, 1989-2009
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Elected:1988 (10th term)
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Note: Will retire at end of current term
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
| 2008 |
general |
Dan Maffei (D) |
146,411 |
54.5% |
| Dale Sweetland (R) |
113,358 |
42.2% |
| Howie Hawkins (GRP) |
8,855 |
3.3% |
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| 2006 |
general |
James Walsh (R, INDC, C) |
110,525 |
50.8% |
| Dan Maffei (D, WFM) |
107,108 |
49.2% |
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| 2004 |
general |
James Walsh (R, INDC, C) |
189,063 |
90.4% |
| Howie Hawkins (GREEN) |
20,106 |
9.6% |
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| 2002 |
general |
James Walsh (R, C, INDC) |
144,610 |
72.3% |
| Stephanie Aldersley (D) |
53,290 |
26.6% |
| Francis Gavin (WFM) |
2,131 |
1.1% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2004 |
John Kerry: 50% |
George W. Bush: 48% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 51% |
George W. Bush: 45% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:654,361
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Under 18:26%
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Over 65:14%
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Married:53.7%
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Non-Hispanic White:87%
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Black:7%
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Hispanic:2%
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Asian:2%
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Foreign Born:5.3%
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Language other than English:8.2%
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Median Household Income:43,188
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Owner Occupied Housing:69%
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Income above $200k:1.6
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:65.0%
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Blue Collar:21.2%
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Services:13.8%
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Bachelor's Degree:28%
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Graduate Education:11.4%
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Civilian Veterans:61,682
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