2008Final results
2008 election for New York's 15th District
U.S. House · New York
Charles B. Rangel (D) won with 89.2% of the vote, defeating Edward Daniels (R) by 81.3 points.
Charles B. RangelDemocrat · winner
89.2%177,151
Edward DanielsRepublican
7.9%15,676
Craig SchleyOther party
1.9%3,708
Martin KoppelSocialist Workers
1.1%2,141
198,676 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2008
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Charles B. RangelNo Republican
$5.1M
Raised by the campaign
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$4.2M
Spent by the campaign
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$1.3M
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2008.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2008
The candidates
Charles B. Rangel (D)Edward Daniels (R)
Also on the ballot: Craig Schley (Other party), 1.9%; Martin Koppel (Socialist Workers), 1.1%