Fifty percent of likely Democratic voters still don’t know whom they want to be the next mayor of New York, a poll found. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Voting and Voters”
Will Cuomo’s Scandals Pave the Way for N.Y.C.’s First Female Mayor?
By Gotham Rex on March 18, 2021
The women running for mayor have sharply criticized the governor as sexual harassment allegations pile up against him, and say they offer a different style of leadership. Source: New York Times
Allegations Against Cuomo Reignite a #MeToo Debate for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
Groping and sexual harassment allegations against New York’s governor have renewed a yearslong conversation within the party about how it handles accusations against powerful liberal male politicians. Source: New York Times
No More Playing Nice: 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
The candidates make stronger attacks against one another, as a Republican enters the race hoping to court Hispanic voters. Source: New York Times
The Surprising Places in NYC Where Trump’s Support Grew
By Gotham Rex on December 24, 2020
Joseph R. Biden Jr. won President Trump’s hometown handily. But a deeper look at election data suggests a surge in support for the president in some districts. Source: New York Times
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Debut of Ranked-Choice Voting in New York
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2020
The new system was approved by voters in 2019, but critics, including at least one top mayoral candidate, fear that it may disenfranchise minority voters. Source: New York Times
12 Votes Separated These House Candidates. Then 55 Ballots Were Found.
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2020
‘StickyGate’ is just one of the reasons for the uproar over the extraordinarily close race between Claudia Tenney, a Republican, and Rep. Anthony Brindisi. 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
A crush of early voters makes for long waits in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2020
For the first time ever, New Yorkers cast their ballots early for a presidential election, sometimes standing in line for five hours. Source: New York Times
When Early Voting Starts in NYC and What to Expect
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2020
From Saturday to Nov. 1, city voters can cast their ballots at their assigned sites. Absentee ballots can also be dropped off at those sites. Source: New York Times
Should N.J. Legalize Marijuana? The Voters Will Decide
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2020
A question on November’s ballot asks residents if they support changing the state Constitution to allow recreational use of the drug. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Voting Officials Need Money. They Were Told to Go to Zuckerberg.
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2020
Local election boards say they may need up to $50 million to avoid a repeat of the botched primary, so some are seeking, and receiving, grants funded by the Facebook chief executive. Source: New York Times
In Brooklyn, Many Absentee Ballots Have Errors, Voters Say
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2020
A printing error has left voters scrambling for answers and could undermine their confidence in the New York City Board of Elections. Source: New York Times
Overlooked No More: Leonora O’Reilly, Suffragist Who Fought for Working Women
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
She was a charismatic and powerful public speaker who pushed for equal pay for equal work, better labor standards and overall empowerment for women. Source: New York Times
After 6 Weeks, Victors Are Declared in 2 N.Y. Congressional Primaries
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2020
Representative Carolyn Maloney and Councilman Ritchie Torres won in New York City after a Democratic primary that raised concerns about mail-in voting. Source: New York Times