Ms. Morales is running for New York City mayor on a platform of tackling inequality and shifting resources away from policing. But her campaign has been marred by defections and dysfunction. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Mayors”
Eric Adams Draws Fire for Skipping Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Mr. Adams, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, was accused by his rivals of trying to dodge scrutiny of questions about his residency. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Is Hit With Negative Ads From Animal Rights Leaders
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
In 2013, the animal rights leaders helped undermine the mayoral campaign of Christine Quinn, boosting the chances of the eventual winner, Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Kathryn Garcia Doesn’t Want to Be Anyone’s No. 2
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
Ms. Garcia, a former sanitation commissioner, was regarded as New York City’s problem solver. Now she faces her own challenge: persuading voters to elect a newcomer to politics. Source: New York Times
Wiley Wins the Progressives: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
With just two weeks to go before the primary, Maya Wiley is consolidating support from the left wing of the Democratic Party. Source: New York Times
Lights, Camera, Run! Behind the Videos of Mayor Candidates
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
What did it take to record videos of eight Democrats who are vying to lead New York City? Collaboration, hustle and a willingness to talk to ambulance drivers, for starters. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates on Police Reform
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
We interviewed the eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor about the biggest issues facing the city. Here’s what they said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates on Pandemic Recovery
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
We interviewed the eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor about the biggest issues facing the city. Here’s what they said. Source: New York Times
AOC Endorses Maya Wiley for NYC Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2021
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement on Saturday may cement Ms. Wiley as the left-wing standard-bearer in the New York City mayor’s race. Source: New York Times
Scott Stringer Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 2nd Woman
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2021
The woman, Teresa Logan, accused Mr. Stringer of sexual harassment and making unwanted advances while she was working for him at a bar and restaurant he co-owned in 1992. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang and Eric Adams Rivalry Takes Center Stage After Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
Both candidates, who are considered front-runners, have sharpened their tone, launching attacks on each other during and after Wednesday’s debate. Source: New York Times
After a Fiery N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate, Who’s Ahead? Who Knows.
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
With the campaign in its homestretch, candidates took turns attacking one another, but largely failed to distinguish themselves in a crowded and still undecided race. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the Second Democratic Debate for N.Y.C. Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
The candidates clashed over policing, education, housing, job creation and the city’s economy. Source: New York Times
Crime and Qualifications at Issue in Heated N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The eight Democratic contenders jousted over the economy, education and the fundamental question of who among them was qualified to run New York City. Source: New York Times
Dianne Morales's Top Adviser Joins a Rival Campaign: Maya Wiley's
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
Ifeoma Ike, the former senior adviser for Dianne Morales’s campaign, announced that she had joined Maya Wiley’s team in the same capacity. Source: New York Times