New York State
Politics
New York House general election results 2018
How Democrats perform in the Empire State will signal whether the party can take the House.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Reports of broken scanners, long lines on Election Day
The NYC Board of Elections has a history of issues.
New York City
Politics
How to vote smart in judicial elections
Candidates are relatively obscure when they run for judgeships but they can have a big effect on people’s daily lives.
New York State
Politics
Riding congressional coattails to the state Senate
Candidates on both side of the aisle could benefit from surges in voter turnout inspired by congressional races
New York City
Politics
Five things to watch for on Election Day
The New York elections will decide who will have control of Congress and the state Senate, test the GOP’s appeal – and de Blasio’s.
New York State
Politics
How our readers’ predictions match up with voter polls
Readers are predicting large margins of Democratic victories where voter polls indicate a tight race.
New York State
Politics
Seven state Assembly contests to watch
The lower chamber isn’t up for grabs, but it features plenty of compelling races.
New York City
Opinion
Vote to improve campaign finance, community boards and civic engagement
Here’s why the New York City mayor’s Charter Revision Commission produced its three proposals, writes Cesar Perales.
New York State
Politics
Why Liuba can’t lose
Democrat Liuba Grechen Shirley may not be able to knock off Rep. Peter King, but she’s impressed her party.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
10 proposals that could become law if the Democrats win the state Senate
Many liberal initiatives that couldn’t get through the state Senate would have a shot.
New York City
Politics
NYC Charter Revision Commission: The three ballot questions explained
New York City Mayor's Charter Revision Commission seeks to reform campaign finance, boost civic participation and set term limits for community board members through three ballot proposals.
Politics
Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting WFP and continued support for Crowley
Shooting in Pittsburgh, voting for Working Families Party and someone's still campaigning for Joe Crowley
Kathy Hochul
Politics
Alternate universe: The 2018 election contests that might have been
What the 2018 election might have been.
New York State
Politics
Who’s trending in New York’s top congressional races?
In the 19th and 22nd districts, incumbent Republicans are facing strong challenges from Democrats hoping to help flip the House.
New York City
Politics
Why Michael Bloomberg keeps helping Republicans
Bloomberg is a Democrat again, but he’s still supporting GOP lawmakers in vulnerable districts.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
Thinking about running for statewide office ever? Commit this to memory: garbage plates are a Rochester delicacy made of home fries, beef, macaroni salad, baked beans, onions and sauces. Basically, it’s garbage, but it means a lot to Rochesterians, who were appalled at attorney general candidate Tish James’ unfamiliarity with the dish at this week’s one-and-only AG debate. Now don’t forget it, and be sure to thank us when you ace the lightning round in the 2042 debate for space governor.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics