My New York district is a microcosm of the country: suburbs, exurbs, rural areas, cities. It’s tough red territory. And I’ve won on tough Trump turf three times: outrunning Republicans and way outrunning Democrats. I’ve even won big when Democratic Governors faced red waves.

James Skoufis (born October 18, 1987) is an American politician of the Democratic Party currently representing the 42nd District of the New York State Senate since 2023.

Jan 16, 2025 · New York state Sen. James Skoufis is dropping out of the race to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, the lawmaker announced Thursday, endorsing Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin for the job.

James Skoufis was recently re-elected to a fourth term in the New York State Senate. He’s a common-sense Democrat who has consistently outperformed the top of the ticket since 2012, with strong victories in his red district that Trump won three times over.

Jan 16, 2025 · Elections Ken Martin gets another endorsement in DNC race as James Skoufis drops out Skoufis, a New York state senator, had mounted a longshot campaign.

Jan 16, 2025 · New York state Sen. James Skoufis (D) ended his bid for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair and backed Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin for the post on...

Dec 4, 2024 · James Skoufis, a New York state senator who is running to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), wants to take on "obvious conflict in interests" in how the party …

Nov 30, 2024 · New York State Sen. James Skoufis (D) launched his run to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday, in a bid to “rebuild” the party following widespread losses on Election Night...

Nov 30, 2024 · New York state Sen. James Skoufis announced his long-shot bid for chairman of the Democratic National Committee on X on Saturday. Skoufis, who paints himself as an outsider, underdog and part of a new generation, said he intends to point to his successful record in his district that favors President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 30, 2024 · State Sen. James Skoufis announced Saturday his candidacy to become the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The senator, representing most of Orange County and the Catskills,...