Politics
Politics
Meet the cop-loving North Country dairy farmer Democrat trying to flip Stefanik’s seat
Does Blake Gendebien have the right profile to beat Anthony Constantino in a district Trump won three times?
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
In Hudson Valley race, Lawler and Conley are fighting Middle East wars
Democrat Cait Conley responded to GOP attacks tying her to the botched pullout from Afghanistan, and spoke about her record of service.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
The first NY-17 forum of the general election was … well … awkward.
If a bit forced, Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley kept it civil, even in one of the country’s tightest congressional races.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
GOP bullish on stock trading attacks in midterm
Suozzi and Riley are facing criticism for their portfolios as Republicans try to capitalize on a “sham” bill.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Blakeman, Constantino tender two takes on Trump
The president may not have appeared with the GOP candidates in the North Country, but his presence in both of their races was palpable.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Mamdani and allies celebrate El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
New York socialists helped power Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary win, the latest battle in an ongoing proxy war between progressives and the Democratic establishment.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
How big money scrambled to support Espaillat in the final weeks
Dark money donors to super PACs supporting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Antonio Reynoso were revealed in post-election filings.
New York City
Politics
New rules: You don’t need labor during an election; you need them after
In the reshuffling of power over the past two years, Big Labor has lost several big races.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
Cutting satire: Pro-circumcision Constantino campaign flyers are fake
A satirical artist based in Washington County is photoshopping NY-21 flyers of candidate Anthony Constantino that are getting the attention of North Country voters.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Politics
National Dems embrace Conley’s challenge to GOP Rep. Lawler
The DCCC is adding the Hudson Valley candidate to its Red to Blue program
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: DAC déjà vu
The closing days division in the Harlem congressional race felt like last year’s mayoral race.
DSA
Opinion
Opinion: DSA’s championship performance
The Democratic Socialists of America capitalized on anger with Bibi Netanyahu, Israel’s embattled prime minister, to (almost) sweep this week’s primaries.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Personality
6 jobs Jack Schlossberg can do instead of Congress
The Kennedy scion probably needs to scroll on LinkedIn, the job market’s rough right now.
News & Politics
Politics
Micah takes Manhattan
Rep. Jerry Nadler’s chosen successor, Micah Lasher, kept the coveted seat for the West Side.
Politics
Politics
Darializa Avila Chevalier upsets Rep. Adriano Espaillat
The democratic socialist won the upper Manhattan congressional seat with Mamdani’s backing.
Politics
Politics
Cait Conley wins NY-17 primary to take on Lawler
The candidate with national backing hopes to flip the Hudson Valley swing seat.
2026 congressional midterm elections
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Mamdani ally Claire Valdez captures congressional seat
The DSA Assembly member will succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez – not her pick, Antonio Reynoso.
News & Politics
Politics
Live blog: 2026 primary day in New York
A nice and humid referendum on the power of the left and the clout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
2026 congressional midterm elections
Personality
Endorsement wars: Rep. Nydia Velázquez takes on Mamdani and the DSA
The member of Congress has endorsed against a bevy of DSA-backed candidates.
News & Politics
Politics