New York's 7th Congressional District

— No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +45.6
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +7.4
National Environment
current political climate
D +6.4
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.3
Forecasted margin
D +44.9

What Changes the Forecast

This race needs a plot twist. It would take a sustained, race-specific shift to move the forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 100%
GOP 0%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Safe D
District lean
D+50 This is a safe Democrat district.
Candidates

Democrat Claire Valdez

Republican Melvin Rivera

Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.