Tag: new york
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Rep. Elise Stefanik becomes the 11th Republican U.S. House member to announce a gubernatorial bid for 2026
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) announced on Nov. 7, 2025, that she will run for governor of New York in 2026 rather than for another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Nov. 4, 2025, independent race forecasters The Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections have rated the 2026 general election…
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Top 10 elections to watch this Nov. 4
With three weeks to go until Election Night, our staff is busy preparing to cover elections across the country. In preparation, our team has selected 10 elections from that coverage to make up our list of the most important, compelling, and competitive elections in the country. Our editorial department selected these elections based on past…
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James Walden withdraws from New York City's mayoral race
On September 2, 2025, independent New York City mayoral candidate James Walden (I) suspended his campaign for mayor. In an interview, Walden cited the rise of candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) as the factor for his withdrawal, saying, “The math is the math. And it doesn’t make sense for me to continue to push to surge,…
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What to know about the Democratic primaries for New York City Council
One hundred candidates ran in 28 Democratic primaries for New York City Council on June 24, 2025, including 13 that Ballotpedia identified as battlegrounds. All 51 council seats are up for election this year. The Council is the city's primary legislative body. It is responsible for adopting the city budget, passing legislation, monitoring city agencies,…
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Thirteen battleground Democratic primaries for New York City Council will be held on June 24, 2025
Ninety-five candidates are running in 28 Democratic primaries for New York City Council on June 24, 2025. That’s up from 49 candidates in 17 Democratic primaries in 2023, the special two-year post-redistricting term mandated in the City Charter. That year, just one seat was open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. This year, there are…
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Ballot measure update: Texas, New York add new measures for 2025; Louisiana, Nebraska for 2026
The number of certified statewide ballot measures for both 2025 and 2026 is trending above average compared to previous election cycles as of June 10. 2025 ballot measures For 2025, 27 statewide ballot measures have been certified in seven states—Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. This is seven more than the average…
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New Yorkers to decide on constitutional amendment regarding the forest preserve land at Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex in November 2025
New York voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to authorize a land exchange related to the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex on Nov. 4, 2025. The amendment was referred to the ballot by the New York State Legislature. In New York, a constitutional amendment is referred to the ballot by passing both chambers…
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Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Buffalo on June 24, 2025
Five candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Buffalo on June 24, 2025. Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon (D) and Sean Ryan (D) lead in fundraising and media attention. City & State's Austin C. Jefferson wrote, "Whoever wins the race and the following general election will be on the front lines of…
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Ten candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York, New York
Ten candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York on June 24, 2025. Six have led in polling and fundraising: Eric Adams, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, and Scott Stringer. City & State NY's Annie McDonough wrote "The 2025 mayoral race will be one of the first tests for how New York Democrats confront a rightward shift in a reliably…
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Incumbent U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro (R) and Josh Riley (D) are running in the general election for New York's 19th Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro (R) and Josh Riley (D) are running in the general election for New York's 19th Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. This election is a rematch of the 2022 general election in which Molinaro defeated Riley 50.8%-49.2%. Molinaro's 2022 victory was the first time a Republican won the district since…