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New York chooses nominees for Congress and state Senate
Rounding up the week’s political news.
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Zeldin hints at New York version of “don’t say gay” bill
The GOP candidate for governor wants to prohibit sex ed related discussions in classrooms up to the seventh grade
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Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10
The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.
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Josh Riley touts 1500 donors in day after primary win
The Democratic Hudson Valley candidate brought in $65,000 in the swing district.
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New York’s special elections give national Democrats renewed hope
Republican Joe Sempolinski pulled off a relatively narrow win in the Southern Tier, while Democrat Pat Ryan beat the odds in the 19th District.
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YIMBY group targets local council member on Bronx rezoning
A new ad campaign from Open New York calls on Council Member Marjorie Velázquez to support the controversial rezoning in Throggs Neck.
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Left-wing movement expands its grip on NYC with state Democratic primary victory going to Kristen Gonzalez
Hers is one of several wins assuring progressives’ continued power and influence in Albany and delivers a fresh blow to establishment Democrats
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6 New York congressional races to watch in November
Democrats and Republicans are battling across the country for control of the House of Representatives, and these New York seats could be key
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2022 New York state Senate primary election results
It was a good night to be an incumbent – regardless of ideology.
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Dan Goldman declares victory in 10th Congressional District
The former House impeachment counsel spent his way to victory in a close race for the open seat over Yuh–Line Niou, other progressives.
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Hochul doubles down on telling GOP candidates to leave New York
The governor spent the final night before primary day stumping for Pat Ryan in a competition that is seen as a bellwether for whether Democrats will maintain control of the House.
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2022 New York congressional primary election results
Dan Goldman wins close Democratic primary in the 10th District and Democrat Pat Ryan triumphs in closely watched Hudson Valley special election.
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Who’s running an ad blaming Jerry Nadler for rising crime? Nobody will own up to it.
It’s not the only mysterious outside spending in the 12th Congressional District primary.
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Hakeem Jeffries again challenges the left, on the eve of the primary
He thinks voters have rebuked DSA-aligned progressives at the ballot box after President Joe Biden was elected.
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Tracking the contested state Senate primary races in New York
At least seven Democratic incumbents are facing primary challenges, and competitive races are underway for open seats in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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Five things to watch in Tuesday’s New York congressional and state Senate primaries
Marquee races, progressives try a comeback and a couple confusing special elections.
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Lobbyists navigate a more civil yet nuanced landscape in Albany
A more receptive governor’s office and a solidly progressive state Senate have created new opportunities.
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Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor
She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins.
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