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Maya Wiley won over The Strokes. For some, that’s enough to back her.
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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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.
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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.
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Sliwa likely to win Republican mayoral primary – but who knows?
There’s been limited polling in this largely overlooked race.
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Who’s running in the 2021 borough president primaries?
There’s fierce competition to serve in the roles often considered political steppingstones.
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Exclusive Data for Progress poll: Wiley in second behind Adams
The poll also found Bragg and Farhadian Weinsten tied in the Manhattan DA race.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Campaign text burnout is real
Texts from political campaigns are a growing form of voter outreach and New York City voters already jaded.
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Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background
The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.
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Opinion
Barkan: Stringer should drop out and endorse Wiley
Progressives need to consolidate behind their only candidate with a chance of winning.
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Ranked-choice voting education ramps into high gear
Advocates are confident their outreach efforts are working, while skeptics are preparing for the worst.
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‘MTV Cribs’: Eric Adams edition
The New York City mayoral candidate took journalists to his Brooklyn apartment to try and prove his residency.
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Why are Democratic parties staying out of the mayoral race?
These typical early endorsers may not be able to decide on one candidate this year.
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