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Byron Brown’s write-in gambit apparently worked

The former state Democratic Party chair worked with the GOP to seemingly defeat socialist India Walton.

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How 2021 elections could preview important 2022 races in New York

Do Republicans stand a chance anymore? Could Democratic incumbents foil leftist challenges?

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UPDATED: Letitia James is running for governor

The state attorney general is entering an increasingly crowded Democratic primary field.

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India Walton and Byron Brown debate for the last time

Buffalo voters will choose between the Democratic nominee for mayor and the incumbent who lost the primary in a highly scrutinized race that pits progressives against moderates.

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AOC, downstate progressives help India Walton

Many Buffalo Democrats are staying on the sidelines. So the party’s mayoral nominee has gathered support elsewhere.

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Adams and Sliwa face off in last mayoral debate

The two candidates have one last chance to make their cases in a lopsided contest.

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Prominent New York Democrats who have not endorsed India Walton

The Democratic mayoral nominee in Buffalo is not getting support from powerbrokers in her own party.

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After the first debate, the mayor’s race is still, unsurprisingly, Eric Adams’ to lose.

Candidates were pressed on Gifted and Talented programs, vaccine mandates and criminal justice while Republican Curtis Sliwa attempted to take just a bit of the spotlight.

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New York’s election-related ballot questions are stirring up some debate

Voters will decide whether to change the redistricting process again and whether to allow people to register to vote on Election Day among other questions.

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Hempstead staffers alleged Bruce Blakeman used them as personal chauffeurs

The Republican Nassau County executive candidate was also accused in 2017 of retaliating against an aide.