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2012Final results

2012 election for New York's 11th District

U.S. House · New York

Michael G. Grimm (R) won with 52.2% of the vote, defeating Mark S. Murphy (D) by 5.4 points.

Michael G. GrimmRepublican · winner
52.2%103,118
46.8%92,428
1.0%1,939
197,485 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 2012

Races before and after

EvenD+82.52006D+86.42008D+81.12010R+5.42012R+12.82014R+18.32015 special election

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The candidates