Campaigns & Elections
Campaigns & Elections
Here are the NYC seats DSA is eyeing in 2026
Nepo babies, Eric Adams allies, representatives of lefty districts, beware.
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.
News & Politics
Former Republican George Conway jumps into NY-12 race
Will Never-Trump Republicanism appeal to Manhattan Democrats?
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Candidates for governor begin charting course for June and November
Gov. Kathy Hochul began to preview her agenda while Antonio Delgado and Bruce Blakeman rolled out big endorsements.
Campaigns & Elections
Queens Dems nominate DSA-backed Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani
In Mamdani’s New York, Greg Meeks backs a socialist.
Policy
Hochul quietly signs bill to stop conservatives from hijacking WFP ballot line
The new law makes it easier for the progressive third party to un-enroll someone “not in sympathy with the principles” of the party.
Opinion
Opinion: The rise and fall of Elise Stefanik
Karma finally caught up with the MAGA acolyte.
News & Politics
Stefanik drops out of race for governor, won’t run for reelection
The leading candidate for the GOP nomination announced she is suspending her campaign and won’t run for reelection to the House next year.
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.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
A Long Islander enters the gubernatorial fray
Bruce Blakeman announced his bid for governor three years after another Long Island Republican gave Gov. Kathy Hochul a run for her money
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Pat Burke is seriously considering a run for Erie County executive
Forget the midterms, this Western New York Assembly member is already thinking well into the future.
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Opinion
Opinion: From Puerto Rico to Palestine, now is the time to grow our movement
No matter how often our residents voice dissent to additional military funding for Israel, many of their representatives still vote to aid violence.
Interviews & Profiles
Aber Kawas is not concerned about splitting the progressive vote
An interview with the Assembly District 34 candidate
Personality
Andrew Cuomo was inevitable – until he wasn’t
Former Govs. Andrew Cuomo and Mario Cuomo were central to political life in New York for five decades. Now, the Cuomo era might be over.
News & Politics
DSA recommends against endorsing Ossé’s congressional bid
City Council Member Chi Ossé’s planned primary challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is now on life support.
News & Politics
Nydia Velázquez leaves huge shoes. Who wants to fill them?
Both socialists and progressives are eyeing the seat, which is among the most left-leaning in the country.
News & Politics
At Ossé’s endorsement forum, DSA electeds – Mamdani included – were divided
DSA members have until Saturday night to vote on whether to recommend backing City Council Member Chi Ossé’s challenge to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Heard Around Town
Mayor-elect Mamdani plans to attend DSA forum on Chi
Mamdani is pulling out all the stops to block City Council Member Chi Ossé’s run against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Campaigns & Elections
How did Phil Wong win in Queens’ purplest district?
The Democratic candidate outperformed even his own expectations, riding the “Mamdani tsunami.”
