The Democratic Party holds the majority of public offices. As of November 2008, 67% of registered voters in the city are Democrats. New York City has not been carried by a Republican in a statewide or presidential election since President Calvin Coolidge won the five boroughs in 1924. In 2012, Democrat Barack Obama became the first presidential candidate of any party to receive more than 80% of the overall vote in New York City, sweeping all five boroughs. Party platforms center on affordable housing, education, and economic development, and labor politics are of importance in the city. COUNT 10
QSN1 Which political party holds the majority of most office terms in NYC? ANS1 Democrats QSN2 In 2008, what percentage of voters were democrats? ANS2 67 QSN3 Which US president became the first to receive over 80 percent of NYC votes? ANS3 Barack Obama QSN4 What was the last year that a republican candidate won all four boroughs of NYC? ANS4 1924 QSN5 Which president won all of NYC in 1924? ANS5 Calvin Coolidge QSN6 What party are most public officials of New York members of? ANS6 Democratic Party QSN7 In November 2008, how many New Yorkers were registered as Democrats? ANS7 67% QSN8 In what year was the last presidential election when a Republican won New York City? ANS8 1924 QSN9 How many boroughs did Barack Obama win in the 2012 presidential election? ANS9 five QSN10 What political party was Calvin Coolidge a member of? ANS10 Republican