Mayor Eric Adams is a strong supporter of Israel. One of his primary opponents, Brad Lander, the comptroller, calls himself a “progressive Zionist.” Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Primaries and Caucuses”
New Jersey Ballot Design for Senate Primary Challenged by Federal Judge
By Gotham Rex on March 29, 2024
The ruling is expected to abolish a practice that has allowed the state’s Democratic and Republican political machines to flourish. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Democrat Pat Ryan Wins in House Race That Turned on Abortion
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Mr. Ryan, a county executive, defeated Marc Molinaro, a Republican, in the Hudson Valley special election. Source: New York Times
Nadler Swamps Maloney in Primary Face-off of Washington Veterans
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Representative Jerrold Nadler handily beat his congressional neighbor Carolyn Maloney, while Pat Ryan, a Democrat, won a closely watched Hudson Valley special election. Source: New York Times
Carl Paladino Wins G.O.P. Primary in Western New York
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Nick Langworthy, the chairman of the New York State Republican Party, defeated Carl Paladino, a Buffalo-area developer with a history of racist and sexist remarks. Source: New York Times
Nadler Routs Maloney in Marquee Showdown of Bruising New York Primaries
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
In one of two closely watched races in the Hudson Valley, a Democratic county executive won a House special election by focusing his campaign on abortion. Source: New York Times
Daniel Goldman, Ex-Trump Prosecutor, Tops Crowded Field in N.Y. Primary
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Mr. Goldman won a heavily contested primary race for a rare open seat covering parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Source: New York Times
New York: How to Vote, Where to Vote and Candidates on the Ballot
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2022
Primaries for Congress and State Senate were pushed back to August because of redistricting woes. Here’s what to know. Source: New York Times
5 Things to Know About New York’s Primary on Tuesday
By Gotham Rex on August 22, 2022
Several contentious races have stirred up intraparty fighting, with ramifications for Washington and how abortion politics will play out during the fall elections. Source: New York Times
The New York Primary Being Watched by A.O.C., Pelosi and the Clintons
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2022
Big Democratic names have lined up on both sides of the heated battle between Representative Sean Patrick Maloney and his progressive challenger, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. Source: New York Times
Outside Money Floods New York Congressional Races
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2022
Super PACs have spent about $9 million to try to influence the Aug. 23 congressional primaries in New York, more than three times the amount spent in 2018. Source: New York Times
Carolyn Maloney’s Campaign Pitch: A Man Can’t Do My Job
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2022
Carolyn Maloney is leaning on her record fighting for the women’s movement to differentiate herself from her chief Democratic primary rival, Jerrold Nadler. Source: New York Times
Could Carl Paladino and his ‘three-ring circus’ be headed for Congress?
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2022
Mr. Paladino, who has a history of racist and outrageous remarks, is competing in a Republican House primary against the G.O.P. state chairman. Source: New York Times
Sean Patrick Maloney Wins a Clinton Endorsement (Bill, Not Hillary)
By Gotham Rex on August 10, 2022
The former president said he would vote for and endorse Mr. Maloney over a challenger from the left, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi. Source: New York Times