Campaigns & Elections
Five things to watch in NYC’s primaries
Keep an eye on the mayoral margin, the DSA slate, a self-funding candidate for Manhattan DA and Trump’s pick on Staten Island.
Campaigns & Elections
Co-campaigning controversially comes to New York
Kathryn Garcia and Andrew Yang are utilizing an established ranked-choice campaign strategy.
Campaigns & Elections
Political insiders mostly expect Adams will be NYC’s next mayor
But City & State readers are more likely to prefer Garcia or Wiley.
New York City
State legislators running for New York City office in 2021
Who doesn’t want more money and a shorter commute?
Campaigns & Elections
In a pride month election, LGBTQ council candidates hope to grow the caucus
The New York City Council’s LGBTQ membership could be increased and diversified.
New York City
Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again
The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn judges compete for rare open Surrogate’s Court seat
Some view the election as a test for the Brooklyn Democratic Party’s power.
Eric Adams
Questions and answers about Eric Adams’ housing history, office space and voter registration
City & State reached out to the Brooklyn borough president’s mayoral campaign.
Opinion
Barkan: Adams’ residency matters less than his real estate policies
Adams is a landlord and that’s how he approaches rent regulation.
New York City
Maya Wiley won over The Strokes. For some, that’s enough to back her.
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
Campaigns & Elections
The endorsements for NYC mayoral candidates
New York City Democrats will have to make a choice in the June 2021 primary for mayor – but some prominent New Yorkers and organizations have already made their pick.
New York City
Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority
10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.
Campaigns & Elections
Sliwa likely to win Republican mayoral primary – but who knows?
There’s been limited polling in this largely overlooked race.
Campaigns & Elections
Who’s running in the 2021 borough president primaries?
There’s fierce competition to serve in the roles often considered political steppingstones.
Campaigns & Elections
Exclusive Data for Progress poll: Wiley in second behind Adams
The poll also found Bragg and Farhadian Weinsten tied in the Manhattan DA race.
New York City
Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council
With eight candidates running, Democrats in the 33rd District will choose from a larger-than-usual slate of potential Council members.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens
Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against two former foes in Queens’ District 31.
Campaigns & Elections
Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race
There is a competitive Democratic primary unfolding to replace him in Brooklyn’s 38th District.
Campaigns & Elections
Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens
A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding in Queens to select the successor for term-limited City Council Member Daniel Dromm.
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