The race between Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican, and Max Rose, a Democrat, is a rare look at how national political campaign themes are playing in New York. Source: New York Times
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Republicans Target a Top House Democrat as Winds Shift to the Right
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2022
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney of New York is in charge of protecting the House Democrats’ majority. But now he finds himself at real risk in his own Hudson Valley district. Source: New York Times
New York’s Governor’s Race Is Suddenly Too Close for Democrats’ Comfort
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2022
Tightening polls, fears about crime and apathy in their base are driving a wave of Democratic hand-wringing and a pivot by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Zeldin Agrees to Debate Hochul This Week in N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Representative Lee Zeldin will hold a single televised debate on Tuesday. Mr. Zeldin had long pushed for several debates. Source: New York Times
Zeldin Built His Profile Defending Trump. Will New Yorkers Mind?
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2022
Lee Zeldin, a Republican congressman from Long Island, voted to overturn 2020 election results and blamed Democrats for Jan. 6 violence. Now, he wants to lead New York State. Source: New York Times
Siena Poll Shows Zeldin Gaining on Hochul in NY Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on October 18, 2022
A Siena College poll showed Gov. Kathy Hochul with a 11-point lead over her Republican challenger, Lee Zeldin, down from 17 points last month. Source: New York Times
For Zeldin, a Shooting Hits Close to Home and to His Campaign Theme
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
The shooting of two teenagers directly outside his Long Island home has given Mr. Zeldin an opportunity to push his tough-on-crime message within a personal frame. Source: New York Times
In Fight for Congress, a Surprising Battleground Emerges: New York
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
After a haywire redistricting process, New York has more congressional battlegrounds than nearly any other state. Even the Democratic campaign chairman is locked in a dead heat. Source: New York Times
2 Teenagers Shot Outside Home of Lee Zeldin, Candidate for New York Governor
By Gotham Rex on October 9, 2022
The 17-year-old boys suffered injuries that were not life threatening and officials said there was no connection between the shooting and the residents of the home. Source: New York Times
Hochul Outpaces Zeldin in Cash Race, but Super PACs Help His Cause
By Gotham Rex on October 8, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul has used her fund-raising edge to spend more than $1.5 million a week since Labor Day on an aggressive television ad campaign. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Solidifies Lead Over Lee Zeldin in Latest Poll
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
A Siena College poll on Wednesday showed Gov. Kathy Hochul with a 17 percentage-point lead over Representative Lee Zeldin in New York’s race for governor. Source: New York Times
Will Abortion Turn Tide for Democrats in House Fight for NY Suburbs?
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Several competitive House races on Long Island have become fertile ground for candidates to test out common Republican and Democratic campaign themes. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Turn Potential Debates Into a Game of Chicken
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2022
There may not be any debates in the New York governor’s race if Gov. Kathy Hochul and her challenger, Lee Zeldin, cannot agree on how many to hold. Source: New York Times
Sex Ed Emerges as Core Issue for N.J. Republicans as Midterms Approach
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2022
New education standards that touch on gender identity have caused a stir in New Jersey. Some Republicans are trying to keep the conversation alive. Source: New York Times
Matt Castelli’s Long-Shot Race to Defeat Elise Stefanik
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Source: New York Times