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A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Do Democrats have any chance in this deep-red district?
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‘No one is safe.’ NY Dems fret over 2026 governor’s race
Historically, a Republican in the White House bodes well for New York Democrats in the midterms. But historical precedents feel less relevant to many now.
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Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams
The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.
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Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
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Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.
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Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon
The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.
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Gillen declares victory in NY-4 as Trump wins Nassau County
Democrats may have benefited from split-ticket voters after Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in New York.
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Pheffer Amato ekes out election night lead, but waits to declare victory
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, a moderate Democrat representing a conservative South Queens district, led her Republican opponent by about 1,000 votes.
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Super PAC funding ads against swing district Democrats may be tied to Elon Musk
The PAC paid a GOP strategist known for working with international far-right parties like Likud and France’s National Front.
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Outside groups spend millions to influence state legislative races
Realtors, charter school groups and unions have spent big on Democratic – and some Republican – candidates.
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With a well-funded former Missouri lawmaker in the mix, Upper East Side council race is shaping up to be pricey
Rachel Storch just became the first City Council candidate to opt out of the city’s public matching funds program.
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Johnson and Jeffries appear at dueling rallies in NY-19
The Republican and Democratic House leaders are visiting upstate cities as they look to secure control of Congress.
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Editor’s note: An explosive time at Somos awaits
The annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, comes a day after the most contentious presidential election (and after the “garbage” remark).
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After campaign donations from John Catsimatidis, Lawler and D’Esposito used public funds to buy advertising from his radio station
The two vulnerable GOP incumbents spent thousands of dollars from their House office budgets buying ads on 77 WABC.
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Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection
Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.
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Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.
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Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats
Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.
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WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate
The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.
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