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Hundreds ask state Board of Elections to clarify that ERA ballot proposal would protect abortion
Current draft language that would go before voters does not explicitly reference abortion or LGBTQ+ rights, to the chagrin of advocates.
News & Politics
Politics
New York’s state delegates vote to support Kamala Harris at DNC
With the support of New York’s delegates, the vice president now has enough votes to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Hochul explains her Harris endorsement
After President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, the governor played “phone tag” with the vice president.
Albany Agenda
Personality
Andrea Stewart-Cousins is excited about Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy
“I think this is going to be a whole different kind of race,” the state Senate majority leader told City & State in an exclusive interview.
2024 presidential election
Politics
Kathy Hochul stuck with Biden until the very end
The New York governor refused to entertain the idea that Biden should step aside. Now that he has, she says she’s “proud to stand beside” Kamala Harris.
2024 presidential election
Politics
New York politicians react to Biden dropping out
Democrats thank the president, while Republicans question his ability to continue doing the job.
News & Politics
Politics
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
The Bronx Democratic Party is already lining up a successor to the South Bronx lawmaker.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here’s how much state Senate and Assembly candidates spent per vote
In low-turnout primaries, big spending didn’t always translate to lots of votes.
News & Politics
Politics
Proponents and detractors spend big on New York Equal Rights Amendment
The ballot initiative drew pushback from a major pro-life donor.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul again puts up impressive fundraising numbers
No one has announced a challenge to the incumbent governor, but anyone thinking about it has a long way to go in terms of the money game
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2024 presidential election
Politics
Hochul denounces political violence after Trump assassination attempt
The governor called the shooting “disgusting” but did not back off her political criticisms of the former president.
Kathy Hochul
Politics
What does 2026 hold for Kathy Hochul?
Most governors win their second election if they choose to run. With some potential challengers already waiting in the wings, Hochul says she’s prepping.
News & Politics
Politics
National Democratic group spotlights state Senate campaigns
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee will offer its support to state Sens. Lea Webb and Iwen Chu
2024 presidential election
Politics
In split with Hochul, Delgado calls on Biden to drop out
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been one of Biden’s staunchest defenders, but Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado wants him to end his presidential campaign.
Politics
Politics
Hochul says she will run for reelection in 2026
The governor also suggested that she will not replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on the ticket.
Protests
Politics
Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups push for mask ban
The NAACP New York Conference, ADL and other groups are backing a mask ban introduced by Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz.
News & Politics
Politics
Jeffries adviser denies proxy war with DSA’s Brisport
André Richardson suggested that socialist state Sen. Jabari Brisport would lose reelection in 2026, before claiming that the House minority leader never thinks about him.
Politics
Politics
Progressive state lawmakers prevail in primaries, while progressive insurgents struggle
The WFP and DSA succeeded in protecting their incumbents, but largely failed to unseat more moderate lawmakers.
New York State
Politics
2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results
Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.
