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| Incumbent | Vito Fossella |
| Party | Republican |
| Seeking Re-election? | Very unlikely (see News) |
| Candidate Website | HouseWebsite Campaign Website |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia profile on Vito Fossella |
| 2004 Presidential Vote | Bush - 54.61% Kerry - 44.50% |
| 2006 Election Margin | Fossella - 56.80% Harrison - 43.20% |
| Voter Registration | As at 4/1/07 Dem - 159,810 (45.78%) Rep - 101,282 (29.01%) Other - 88,026 (25.21%) |
| District Blog(s) | NY13 VETO FOSSELLA |
| Challenger | Stephen Harrison, lawyer & Dem. nominee in 2006 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | NY Daily News, 8/9/07 The Albany Project |
| Candidate Website | Campaign Website |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia profile on Stephen Harrison |
| Potential Challenger | Assemblyman Mike Cusick (D - Mid Island) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Rep. Anthony Weiner has indicted he wants Cusick to run; "It would be great to have Mike fighting for us in Congress instead of Vito Fossella," Weiner told the crowd, which included Cusick. via polit:bureau Media Report |
| Candidate Website | Assembly Website |
| Potential Challenger | Janele Hyer-Spencer |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Speculation from the Staten Island Advance |
| Candidate Website | janele.com |
| Potential Challenger | Diane Savino |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Speculation, strong union (DC 37) connections |
| Candidate Website | State Senate Site |
| Challenger | Council Member Domenic Recchia |
| Party | Democratic |
| Source of Information | Media Story FEC |
| Candidate Website | Council Website |
| Other Resources | Congresspedia profile on Domenic Recchia |
News Items
5/8/2008 Vito Fossela's Very Bad Week
On May 1st, 2008, Vito Fossela (R-NY 13) was stopped in Alexandria, VA, on suspicion of DUI and his blood alcohol content was measured at 0.17, which is more than twice the legal limit. He was arrested.
The woman who bailed him out, Laura Fay, is the mother of his 3 year old daughter. However, Fossela is already married with 3 other children. Fossela admitted paternity on May 8th after several days of speculation.
A number of insiders stated Fossela would not seek re-election.
Washington Post story
Background Information
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