Anthony Weiner
| Anthony Weiner | ||
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| Mayor of New York City | ||
| Candidate | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Prior offices | ||
| U.S. House, New York, District 9 | ||
| 1998-2011 | ||
| New York City Council | ||
| 1992-1998 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | State University of New York, Plattsburgh | |
| Personal | ||
| Date of birth | September 4, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York | |
| Profession | Politician | |
| Religion | Judaism | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Weiner was born in New York, New York. He earned a B.A. from the State University of New York, Plattsburgh.[2]
Career
After earning his B.A., Weiner joined the staff of Congressman Chuck Schumer and worked there from 1985-1991. He was then was elected to the New York City Council, serving from 1992-1998. He was elected to the U.S. House in 1998, and unsuccessfully ran for mayor of New York City in 2005. He resigned from the U.S. House in 2011.[3]
Elections
2013
Weiner ran for mayor of New York City. The Democratic primary took place on September 10, 2013. Weiner lost the primary election to Bill de Blasio.[4][5]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Robert L. Turner (R) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Anthony Weiner incumbent |
59.7% | 67,011 | |
| Republican | Robert L. Turner | 33.6% | 37,750 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 6.7% | 7,473 | ||
| Total Votes | 112,234 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Alfred F. Donohue (Conservative Party) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthonly D. Weiner incumbent |
53.9% | 106,097 | |
| Republican | Alfred F. Donohue | 4.3% | 8,378 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 41.9% | 82,487 | ||
| Total Votes | 196,962 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthonly D. Weiner incumbent |
64.9% | 67,040 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 35.1% | 36,301 | ||
| Total Votes | 103,341 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Gerard J. Cronin (R) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthonly D. Weiner incumbent |
56.5% | 108,577 | |
| Republican | Gerard J. Cronin | 20.6% | 39,648 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 22.9% | 44,082 | ||
| Total Votes | 192,307 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Alred F. Donohue (R) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthonly D. Weiner incumbent |
50.8% | 57,104 | |
| Republican | Alfred F. Donohue | 24.8% | 27,882 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 24.4% | 27,500 | ||
| Total Votes | 112,486 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Anthony D. Weiner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Noah Dear (R) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, New York District 9 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthonly D. Weiner incumbent |
54.5% | 96,348 | |
| Republican | Noah Dear (R) | 23.1% | 40,886 | |
| Blank/Scattering | 22.3% | 39,443 | ||
| Total Votes | 176,677 | |||
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External links
- Anthony Weiner's Campaign Site
- Official Twitter Page
- Official Facebook Page
- Anthony Weiner's Bio at Congress.gov
- Anthony Weiner's Profile at the Washington Post
- Anthony Weiner's Voting Record at Legistorm.com
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "Weiner Resigns in Chaotic Final Scene"
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "WEINER, Anthony D., (1964 - )"
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "WEINER, Anthony D., (1964 - )"
- ↑ New York Daily News, "Anthony Weiner makes it official: He's running for mayor," May 22, 2013
- ↑ The Blaze, "NYC Election Results = Bad News for Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer," September 10, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
U.S. House of Representatives - New York, District 9 1998-2011 |
Succeeded by Bob Turner (R) |
