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Five things to watch in Tuesday’s New York congressional and state Senate primaries
Marquee races, progressives try a comeback and a couple confusing special elections.
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Elected officials past ‘child-bearing age’ bristle at Alessandra Biaggi tweet
A recent tweet from the state senator suggested older officials won’t fight as hard for reproductive rights. It reignited a longtime debate over what ageism looks like for people who hold political office.
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Sean Patrick Maloney has $2.4 million on hand as super PAC funding starts flowing into 17th Congressional District race
Alessandra Biaggi, who is challenging Maloney’s reelection, has been the target and beneficiary of independent spending in the race.
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Candidates debate whether it’s time for a rookie in the 12th Congressional District
Attorney Suraj Patel made the case for change against longtime Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler.
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Dan Goldman fired voter outreach consultant for offensive tweets after being contacted by City & State
The Democrat who worked on Trump’s first impeachment had hired a Trump-supporting Republican.
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No IDC NY to back Gustavo Rivera in state Senate District 33
The coalition said it would not support Miguelina Camilo because of her donations to ex-IDC member Marisol Alcantara.
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Rep. Grace Meng endorses Robert Zimmerman in 3rd Congressional District
The state’s House delegation is split, since Rep. Tom Suozzi has endorsed Josh Lafazan as his successor.
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De Blasio returns to City Hall to call for new COVID-19 strategy
The former mayor’s campaign events took him to City Hall Park for his second press conference this week.
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Allegedly fraudulent petitions cost Lee Zeldin a third ballot line in November
The state Board of Elections invalidated the Republican and Conservative gubernatorial nominee’s petitions to also appear on the Independence Party line.
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Rivera, Niou, Goldman form top tier in new 10th Congressional District poll
De Blasio near last and more than a quarter of likely voters are undecided, according to Data for Progress.
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New York’s top judge to step down
Janet DiFiore, a Cuomo appointee, said she would resign at the end of August.
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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn’s time as Brooklyn Democratic leader may be nearing its end
Facing a legacy of division, the history-making Assembly member hasn’t said whether she will seek another term in September.
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Here’s how the DSA keeps its lawmakers in line
The six – and counting – members of the Socialists in Office bloc meet weekly with DSA leaders and activists to discuss politics and figure out how Albany really works. But a recent bill to fund public housing has caused tension.
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Progressives down – but not out – after a tough primary night
The WFP and DSA lost many of their races, but are looking for silver linings.
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The endorsements for Democratic candidates for New York governor
Who has endorsed in the 2022 race to lead the Empire State?
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Here are the New York Democratic Assembly lawmakers facing 2022 primary challenges
Races to watch on primary day – and their opponents aren’t all coming from the left.
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Carl Paladino isn’t the first fringe Republican endorsed by Elise Stefanik
The Republican “rising star” has thrown her support behind candidates who push conspiracy theories and racist views.
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New York City judicial races: These are the contested primaries on the ballot
Voters will decide on one Surrogate’s Court race, and two countywide Civil Court seats.
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The Working Families Party is looking to oust seven Assembly Democratic incumbents
The party’s nine-candidate slate is emphasizing tenants’ rights, health care and climate.
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