2026 New York state elections
Politics
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
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How key New York candidates are raising and spending
Looking at New Yorkers’ campaign cash going into 2026
News & Politics
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
2026 New York state elections
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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
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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
Personality
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
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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.
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Rana Abdelhamid files to run for Mamdani’s seat
The Muslim community organizer previously ran for Congress in 2022.
Campaigns & Elections
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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
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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
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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.
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Assembly Member Deborah Glick, first out gay NY state legislator, won’t seek reelection
After 35 years in office, Glick announced that she would retire at the end of her current term next year.
2026 New York state elections
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What’s next for Keith Powers? The Assembly, he hopes
The term-limited Manhattan City Council Member is running for Albany’s lower chamber.
Personality
Personality
Eli Northrup doesn’t feel like a political outsider anymore
An interview with the public defender who is once again running to represent District 69
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Politics
He’s baaaack: Eon Huntley files to challenge Stefani Zinerman again
Brace yourselves for another battle in the ongoing DSA-Jeffries proxy war in central Brooklyn.
2026 New York state elections
Personality
Bringing working-class voters back to the Democratic Party in the Hudson Valley
In the battle to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler, Effie Phillips-Staley wants to reach groups who are vital to flipping this swing seat.
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