Mr. Sweeney, the second most powerful lawmaker in New Jersey and a Democrat, lost his bid for re-election to Edward Durr, a driver for a furniture chain. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, State Legislature”
An Oath Keeper Was at the Capitol Riot. On Tuesday, He’s on the Ballot.
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
Edward Durfee Jr. is a member of the far-right militia and was at the Capitol on Jan. 6. He is now running for office in New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Democrats Claim Veto-Proof Majority in N.Y. Senate, Pressuring Cuomo
By Gotham Rex on November 25, 2020
Democrats in New York bucked the national trend on down-ballot races, and could pursue progressive initiatives without fear of a veto. Source: New York Times
How ‘Defund the Police’ Became a Flashpoint in Competitive N.Y. Races
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Democrats are debating whether the party’s stances alienated moderates, but progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged that narrative. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Blames de Blasio as Strains Mount Over N.Y. Democrats’ Showing
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
New York State Republicans used images of boarded-up businesses and of Mayor Bill de Blasio to persuade voters to vote for their candidates. Source: New York Times
‘Not a Great Outcome’ for N.Y. Democrats as G.O.P. Gains
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
Preliminary tallies seemed to dash the hopes of progressives and indicated a resurgence of Republican power in areas across the state. Source: New York Times
Some Suburban Strongholds Swing Back to G.O.P. in N.Y. and Across U.S.
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Republicans are ahead in key congressional races in New York State, mirroring a national trend of apparent success in winning back swing districts. Source: New York Times
New York Elections: What's at Stake
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2020
All eyes were on the State Senate, where Democrats are close to a veto-proof supermajority. But results might be delayed because of a torrent of mail-in ballots. Source: New York Times
Voting in N.Y.C.: An Election Day Cheat Sheet
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2020
Today is the last day to cast a ballot in the presidential election and other races. Aside from safety measures, the process is little changed. Source: New York Times
Inside Decades of Nepotism and Bungling at the N.Y.C. Elections Board
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2020
Some staffers read or watch Netflix at the office, while others punch in and then go shopping or to the gym, current and former employees said. Source: New York Times
Can This Billionaire Save N.Y.’s Senate Republicans?
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
Ronald Lauder is spending millions of dollars to defeat Democratic state senators, whose party is tantalizingly close to a supermajority. Source: New York Times
Trump Attacked Rochester Protesters. Not All Local Republicans Agree.
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2020
In Western New York, the president’s vilification of Black Lives Matter protests has forced candidates to decide whether to line up behind him. Source: New York Times
Did New York Just Get the Nation’s Most Liberal Legislature?
By Gotham Rex on July 24, 2020
Among those toppled by progressive insurgents was a Brooklyn assemblyman who was first elected in 1972. Source: New York Times