They were once Democrats and Republicans. But fears for their children in the pandemic transformed their thinking, turning them into single-issue voters for November’s midterms. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, House of Representatives”
A New Yorker’s Opposition to Abortion Clouds Her House Re-Election Bid
By Gotham Rex on July 31, 2022
Representative Nicole Malliotakis, the city’s lone Republican House member, has tried to maintain some distance from the Supreme Court ruling on abortion. Source: New York Times
Liz Holtzman Wants Another Crack at Congress, 50 Years Later
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2022
She shattered glass ceilings, voted to impeach Nixon and helped chase out Nazis. But can Ms. Holtzman overcome one more political hurdle: her age? Source: New York Times
Facing Tepid Support, Bill de Blasio Drops N.Y. House Bid
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2022
Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
This Political Neophyte Is a Lock for Congress. His Name Helps.
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2022
Rob Menendez Jr., 37, is running his first race for office for a New Jersey congressional seat that his father, Senator Bob Menendez, once held. Source: New York Times
Five Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Democratic interference in Republican primaries paid off in some places but not others, election-denying candidates were halted in Colorado, and incumbents proved their staying power. Source: New York Times
Working Families Party Endorses Yuh-Line Niou in Key House Race
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Ms. Niou, a state assemblywoman, won the Working Families Party endorsement over better-known rivals like Bill de Blasio and Representative Mondaire Jones. Source: New York Times
Court Ruling on Guns: The Legislature’s Options
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
It’s now up to Albany to pass restrictions on gun ownership that would be allowed under the Supreme Court decision invalidating New York’s law. Source: New York Times
Could New York City Lose Its Last Remaining Jewish Congressman?
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Three decades ago, Jewish lawmakers made up just over half of New York City’s House delegation. Now there is one: Jerrold Nadler, who faces a tough primary battle. Source: New York Times
How Many N.Y. Democrats Does It Take to Fill a House Seat? Try 15.
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2022
A congressman, an ex-congresswoman, an ex-mayor, a Trump prosecutor and several state and city officials are eyeing an open congressional seat in New York City. Source: New York Times
How Carl Paladino Is Dividing New York Republicans
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2022
The incendiary congressional candidacy of Carl Paladino has divided New York Republicans and now threatens to shake up party leadership. Source: New York Times
Chris Jacobs Drops Re-Election Bid After Bucking His Party on Guns
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
Representative Chris Jacobs, whose district includes Buffalo suburbs, abandoned his campaign after his support for a federal assault weapons ban caused a G.O.P. backlash. Source: New York Times
Maloney vs. Nadler? New York Must Pick a Side (East or West)
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2022
New congressional lines have put two stalwart Manhattan Democrats on a collision course in the Aug. 23 primary. Barney Greengrass is staying neutral. Source: New York Times
Bill de Blasio Knows He Isn’t Loved
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2022
New York’s former mayor is running for Congress in a newly drawn district, where distaste for him is epic. He’s sure he can change that. Source: New York Times
Tom Kean’s Strategy in Run for Congress: Say Less
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
Ahead of next month’s primary, Tom Kean Jr., running in New Jersey’s most competitive House race, hopes to avoid alienating moderate swing voters while facing challengers from the right. Source: New York Times