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WFP threatens to sue over potential switch to nonpartisan ‘jungle’ primary

The progressive third party said that a proposal to move to a nonpartisan primary election would likely violate the system of fusion voting laid out in the state constitution.

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David Paterson weighs in on the NYC mayor’s race – again

The former governor has supported the majority of the major candidates at some point in this race.

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Here’s who’s running for New York City mayor in 2025

Get to know the candidates in a wide, weird field.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Archive: 2025 NYC Democratic mayoral primary candidates who fell short

The comptroller, the former comptroller and the City Council speaker were among those who vied to be the Democratic nominee.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Exit poll: Public safety tops voter concerns, but NYC Dems reject policing-first approach

Despite safety concerns, criticisms that Zohran Mamdani would be soft on crime didn’t land, according to a poll from the Vera Institute’s political arm.

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New York Immigration Coalition Action backs Mamdani for mayor

Murad Awawdeh, the head of the affiliated immigrant rights advocacy group said: “We’re ready for a new city and a new future.”

New York State

Ritchie Torres will not run for governor

Torres had flirted with a run against Gov. Kathy Hochul but decided against it after Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic mayoral primary.

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These state lawmakers just won city primaries. Who could replace them in Albany?

By January, state Sens. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Sean Ryan and Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Harvey Epstein could all be serving in city government, triggering special elections to replace them in the state Legislature.

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Trump voices support for Eric Adams, threatens Zohran Mamdani

The president falsely claimed Mamdani is a communist and parroted false claims about his legal status.

Campaigns & Elections

4 takeaways from New York City’s ranked choice voting results

Andrew who? Also if you’re in the lead on election night, STAY IN THE LEAD!

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Hochul leads potential GOP challengers in new poll

Voters say they’d prefer that someone other than Hochul be governor, but they’ll still vote for her over her likely competition in both a general and primary.

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Lawler holds final town halls as he considers gubernatorial run

The swing district Republican faced less hostility from the crowd at his more recent town halls, held in more GOP-friendly areas of his district.

2025 New York City Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani’s Asian American coalition

The Assembly member who is well positioned to become New York City’s first Asian American mayor won with the support of the rapidly growing AAPI electorate.

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Could Brad Lander primary Dan Goldman in NY-10?

The comptroller is coasting on good mayoral race vibes, and it is never too early to start talking about 2026.

Campaigns & Elections

Across NYC, political comeback bids failed

New Yorkers opted for new candidates rather than welcoming back familiar faces like Anthony Weiner, Andrew Cuomo and Fernando Cabrera.