New York’s 22nd congressional district, consisting of the region of south-central New York stretching from the Hudson River to the Finger Lakes, is considered to be a “safe Democratic” district according to Congressional Quarterly’s political projections. The district, which includes cities such as Ithaca, Binghamton and Poughkeepsie, will re-elect its representatives in Nov. 2008.
Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), congressman from the 22nd district, has served in the House of Representatives for 15 years and spent 18 years in the New York State Assembly. He is running for re-election and is facing a Republican field of candidates who have never served in public office.