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Thursday, January 03, 2013  Democrat Dan Maffei returned to politics in Washington as he was sworn in to Congress this afternoon.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle concedes the 24th Congressional District race to Dan Maffei

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  After conceding on Election night, Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum discusses her impact on the 24th Congressional District race.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Democrat Dan Maffei is projected to oust incumbent Republican Ann Marie Buerkle in New York's 24th Congressional District; however, Buerkle has not yet conceded.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  The day after the election, Democrat Dan Maffei's lead over Republican incumbent Ann Marie Buerkle continued to widen.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Ursula Rozum has conceded in race for 24th Congressional District but the race between incumbent Ann Marie Buerkle (R) and Dan Maffei (D) is yet to be determined.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Ursula Rozum, the Green Party candidate for Congress in central New York, says a recent campaign contribution highlights the need for electoral reform.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Former President Bill Clinton is helping out a fellow Democrat in his Central New York congressional race.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  Buerkle and Maffei tangle over his rape ad, Green Party candidate says she's in the race to the end

Thursday, September 13, 2012  There are less than eight weeks until Election Day and former Democratic Repetitive Dan Maffei and incumbent Republican Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle are virtually tied in the race for the new 24th Congressional District, according to a Siena Research Institute poll.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  According to a new report in POLITICO, nearly a quarter of the incoming class of 84 House Republicans come with some serious personal wealth.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  A new poll from the Siena Research Institute finds they're locked in a tight contest. The survey released Wednesday shows two-term incumbent Rep. Michael Arcuri leading Republican Richard Hanna by just five points among likely voters.

Monday, May 17, 2010  Monday afternoon, Congressman Mike Arcuri announced he is running for re-election in the 24th Congressional district.