Who's In the Race

Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-NY) faces Republican Virginia McIntyre in the Nov. 3 general election in New York's 25th District. ​

Morelle has represented New York's 25th District since 2018, and he previously served in the New York State Assembly and the Monroe County Legislature and worked as a small-business owner. He won the Democratic primary with about 63 percent of the vote over Robin Wilt.

McIntyre is a Monroe County legislator and educator. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary.

What They Stand For

Morelle has supported expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare for working families, according to his official House website. He's also supported:

  • Higher wages and affordable housing opportunities,
  • Opposing the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, according to his official House website on healthcare; and
  • Policies to protect clean air and water and reduce carbon pollution.

Virginia McIntyre's campaign identifies safer communities and stronger schools as priorities.

  • Affordable healthcare and an economy that works for working families,
  • Taxpayer-first budgeting; and
  • Keeping property taxes stable, according to City & State New York.

The Money Behind the Race

Morelle raised about $1.8 million through June 30 and had about $408,000 in the bank, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. McIntyre raised about $32,000 through June 30 and had about $12,000 cash on hand, FEC filings show.

Outside groups spent about $572,000 in the race as of Oct. 13, all of it supporting Morelle. Think Big was the largest outside spender, accounting for the full amount.

Race Outlook: Ratings and Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report rated the race "Solid Democratic" as of Oct. 9; Sabato's Crystal Ball gave it the same rating as of Oct. 11; and Inside Elections also called it "Solid Democratic" as of Oct. 2.

On Kalshi, traders gave Democrats, whose nominee is Morelle, a 90.79 percent chance of winning as of Oct. 13.

Morelle won the 2022 race in the district and took the 2024 contest with about 56 percent of the vote. Democrats held 18 of New York's 26 U.S. House seats after 2022 and 19 after 2024. Kamala Harris carried New York in the 2024 presidential election with about 55 percent of the vote.

Mail ballot applications submitted by mail or online must reach the New York State Board of Elections by Oct. 24; in-person applications are accepted through Monday, Nov. 2. Early voting in Monroe County runs Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1, with hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Election Day polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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