The New York Times - Meet the Voters Who Powered New York's Seismic Tilt

Republicans used doomsday-style ads to capitalize on suburban voters fear of crime in New York helping to flip enough seats to capture the house. Suburban swing voters like Ms. Frankl helped drive a Republican route and played a decisive role in tipping control of the house. Many asked not to be identified by their full names out of fear of backlash from friends, colleagues, or even strangers who could identify them online.