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It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island
A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.
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One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice
The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.
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Will stop and frisk be a top campaign issue once again?
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair
Helen Hines is running for a third time against Rafael Salamanca, who enjoys hefty advantages.
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14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements
Six candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Fernando Cabrera in a Bronx district that faces unique housing challenges.
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Can the Barrons swap seats again in City Council District 42 in East New York?
Assembly Member Charles Barron is running for Inez’s seat, which he previously held, but he faces opponents with their own support.
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Race heats up to fill Corey Johnson’s council seat
Johnson’s former chief of staff, Erik Bottcher, has seen fundraising success since last year, consistently leading amongst candidates who aren’t incumbents and bringing in remarkable amounts of cash.
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West Bronx Council Race: Will Higher Turnout Drown Out a Famous Name?
What’s in a name? The 11th District City Council primary is likely to find out.
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It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat
A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.
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Seven candidates compete for Grodenchik’s seat in the pseudo-burbs of Eastern Queens
Following accusations of sexual harassment, Council Member Grodenchik decided not to run in 2021.
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In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries
Voters in the Bronx’s 15th Council District won’t be able to say they didn’t have options this year.
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Mayoral candidates are rather quiet on the budget they want to inherit
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13
Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that he won’t be seeking reelection.
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Competitive Central Brooklyn Council Race Splits City's Left
Nine Democratic candidates are running to replace Councilmember Laurie Cumbo.
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Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election
Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.
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The race for Queens Council District 22, the next phase of Astoria's political evolution
Six democrats are vying to replace Councilmember Costa Constantinides.
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