New district maps for the New York State Senate have caused some incumbents to run in neighboring districts and to contemplate new living arrangements. Source: New York Times
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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
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
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Fends Off Challenge From Left in N.Y. Primary
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Mr. Delgado overcame his late entry into the race, benefiting from millions of dollars spent on campaign ads and mailers in the last weeks before the primary. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Cruises to Democratic Primary Win in New York
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul will have a huge fund-raising edge as she confronts a political environment that may help her Republican opponent, Lee Zeldin. Source: New York Times
Hochul Has Raised $34 Million So Far. Her Goal May Be Double That.
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s fund-raising pace could make her run for a full term the most expensive campaign ever for governor of New York. 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
The Next Battlefield for N.Y. Progressives? The State Assembly.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
A slate of left-wing candidates have mounted robust campaigns to unseat Democratic incumbents, an effort that party leaders characterize as a display of “arrogance.” Source: New York Times
AOC to Endorse Ana María Archila in NY Lt. Governor Race
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Ana María Archila, who would be the first Latina elected statewide, gained national attention after she confronted a senator over the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. 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
Newsmax Debate Lends N.Y. Governor’s Race a Far-Right Glow
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
The four Republican candidates for governor of New York faced off in their third and final debate before the June 28 primary. Source: New York Times
Will Kathy Hochul’s Low-Key Primary Come at a Cost? Allies Fear Yes.
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
Gov. Hochul is expected to handily win next week’s primary. But some allies worry her campaign is failing to energize key voters for November’s election. Source: New York Times
Some Democrats Wonder: Where Is Hochul’s Ground Game?
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be cruising to a likely win in next week’s primary, but allies worry that she is not doing enough to excite voters for November. Source: New York Times