Campaigns & Elections

2026 congressional midterm elections

Is Constantino’s brash social media persona landing with voters?

Even Roger Stone thinks Anthony Constantino should woo voters in the 21st Congressional District with more honey and less vinegar.

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The Brooklyn Democratic Party is at war with itself. Can they flip four seats this November?

In a potential blue wave year, four state legislative seats in Brooklyn are in play for Democrats. Will the county machine’s mess be a costly distraction?

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Hochul spends first weekend of early voting with Mamdani in tow

As the governor aimed to energize young progressives, her opponent Bruce Blakeman appealed to the mayor’s haters.

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A cheat sheet to super PACs in New York’s 2026 general elections

They all may have very similar names, but trust us, they’re funded by very different people supporting very different candidates.

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Understanding the NYC ballot proposals

A cheat sheet for the final exam on government efficiency

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Hochul leads Blakeman 14 points in Quinnipiac poll

The governor’s lead is smaller than it was in the university’s poll last month, but it’s still a comfortable margin.

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Hochul, Blakeman talk kitchen table issues two weeks from Election Day

Gov. Kathy Hochul made a timely announcement on her progress on anti-insurance fraud measures as her challenger, Bruce Blakeman, attacked her on utility costs.

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Why did Bruce Blakeman go 100% MAGA?

The former Long Island moderate is now facing the music in his run for governor.

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2026 New York gubernatorial election

With new ads, progressive super PAC looks to deploy Mamdani voters for Hochul

Affiliated with Make the Road Action, Left Hook launched two new ads by Mamdani videographers Melted Solids.

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A more confident Conley takes on Lawler in second NY-17 debate

Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley may have leaned on the same points as the first debate, but it was a whole new ballgame.

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5 moments that defined the gubernatorial debate

Hochul invoked Trump, Blakeman backpedaled, pandemonium ensued.

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What we’re watching for in the gubernatorial debate

The race isn’t that close. Things could still get messy.

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Why Blakeman wanted Trump’s midterm rally in Syracuse

Republicans across the country are running away from the president, but the GOP gubernatorial candidate needs upstate votes.