Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds
(R-N.Y.) 26th District,Suburban Buffalo and Rochester; rural west
- Residence:Clarence
- Born:September 3, 1950; Belfonte, Pa.
- Religion:Presbyterian
- Family:Wife, Donna Reynolds; four children
- Education:Griffith Institute H.S., graduated 1968; Kent State U., attended 1969 (business)
- Military service:N.Y. Air National Guard 1970-1976
- Career:Real estate and insurance broker; state legislative aide
- Political Highlights:Concord Town Council, 1974-82; Erie County Legislature, 1982-88 (Republican leader, 1987-88); N.Y. Assembly, 1989-99 (minority leader, 1995-98); U.S. House, 1999-2009
- Elected:1998 (5th term)
- Note: Will retire at end of current term
District Information
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | general | Christopher Lee (R) | 135,118 | 55.4% |
| Alice Kryzan (D) | 97,805 | 40.1% | ||
| Jonathan Powers (WFM) | 10,854 | 4.4% | ||
| 2006 | general | Thomas Reynolds (R, C) | 109,257 | 52% |
| Jack Davis (D, WFM, INDC) | 100,914 | 48% | ||
| 2004 | general | Thomas Reynolds (R, INDC, C) | 157,466 | 55.6% |
| Jack Davis (D, WFM) | 125,613 | 44.4% | ||
| 2002 | general | Thomas Reynolds (R, C, INDC) | 135,089 | 73.6% |
| Ayesha Nariman (D) | 41,140 | 22.4% | ||
| Shawn Harris (RTL) | 4,084 | 2.2% | ||
| Paul Fallon (GREEN) | 3,146 | 1.7% | ||
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | John Kerry: 43% | George W. Bush: 55% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 45% | George W. Bush: 52% |
- Demographics (2000 census)
- Population:654,361
- Under 18:25%
- Over 65:14%
- Married:57.4%
- Non-Hispanic White:92%
- Black:3%
- Hispanic:2%
- Asian:2%
- Foreign Born:4.5%
- Language other than English:6.6%
- Median Household Income:46,653
- Owner Occupied Housing:75%
- Income above $200k:1.6
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
- White Collar:61.7%
- Blue Collar:24.1%
- Services:14.2%
- Bachelor's Degree:26%
- Graduate Education:10.4%
- Civilian Veterans:63,659
