2026 New York state elections
2026 New York state elections
Molinaro launches grand return to New York politics
Marc Molinaro left his post as the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Transit Administration to run for an upstate Assembly seat.
Personality
Steven Raga is ready to rumble
The second-term Assembly member has entered the race for state Senate in western Queens, pitting him against the DSA choice for the seat.
2026 New York state elections
Former NYPD detective running for Assembly to support Mamdani’s Albany agenda
Shamsul Haque would be the first Bangladeshi American to serve in the state Legislature.
2026 New York state elections
Diana Ayala files to run against Eddie Gibbs for his Assembly seat
The former New York City Council member is challenging the beleaguered Assembly member.
News & Politics
Labor considers ditching Ramos, sources say
After 1199SEIU endorsed state Senate Labor Committee chair Jessica Ramos’ primary challenger, other major unions are quietly weighing whether to follow suit.
DSA
DSA, WFP and Make the Road likely to back Kawas for Gianaris’ state Senate seat
The left is split in a contentious Assembly primary between Aber Kawas and Brian Romero, but Kawas switching to state Senate could heal the rift.
2026 New York state elections
Assembly candidate Aber Kawas says she didn’t move into wrong district
Concerns about the DSA parachuting candidates into races sparked a false rumor that Kawas moved to Queens in order to run for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s seat but accidentally moved into a neighboring district.
2026 New York state elections
How key New York candidates are raising and spending
Looking at New Yorkers’ campaign cash going into 2026
News & Politics
Nydia Velázquez endorses Brian Romero in Queens Assembly race
It’s the second time this week that Velázquez has found herself on the opposite side of DSA and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
News & Politics
Eli Northrup raises $92,000 and maxes out matching funds
UAW Region 9A is also endorsing Northrup’s Assembly campaign.
2026 New York state elections
DSA member Christina Cover weighing Assembly bid in the South Bronx
With Amanda Septimo running for Congress, the public school teacher sees an opportunity.
2026 New York state elections
DSA member Samantha Kattan hopes to succeed Claire Valdez in the Assembly
Valdez is expected to run for Congress, which would open up her western Queens Assembly seat for another socialist.
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2026 New York state elections
Everyone’s waiting on Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal is a shoo-in to succeed state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, but she still hasn’t decided whether to run.
New York State
Adem Bunkeddeko launches state comptroller bid with novel trust fund plan
The former congressional candidate wants to use the powerful office to kick-start savings for every newborn in the state.
Interviews & Profiles
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
News & Politics
Huntley launches new Assembly campaign against Zinerman
With support from the DSA and City Council Member Chi Ossé, Eon Huntley is making another attempt to unseat Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman.
2026 New York state elections
Rana Abdelhamid files to run for Mamdani’s seat
The Muslim community organizer previously ran for Congress in 2022.
Campaigns & Elections
Sarah Batchu files to run for Harvey Epstein’s Assembly seat
The de Blasio alum came in second to Epstein for the City Council District 2 seat.
2026 New York state elections
Deborah Glick backs district leader to succeed her in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is supporting Jeannine Kiely, a district leader who co-founded Friends of the Elizabeth Street Garden.
2026 New York state elections
Former DSA leader Diana Moreno hopes to replace Zohran Mamdani in the Assembly
She is one of three DSA members currently planning to run for the seat.
