Tag: new york
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Eight Democrats compete in New York's 13th District primary as incumbent faces first challenge since 2022
Incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Darializa Avila Chevalier (D), and six other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District. As of May 2026, Espaillat and Chevalier led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. City & State New York's Sahalie Donaldson said, "[Espaillat]'s staunch support of Israel puts him out…
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New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a proposed $268 billion budget on May 7, 2026, that would change emissions reduction targets and regulatory deadlines under the state's 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Hochul said, “an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key priorities.” Under the proposed budget, lawmakers will…
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New York Governor says state plans to participate in federal education tax credit scholarship program
On May 7, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) said that she plans to opt the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). New York is the third state with a Democratic trifecta to indicate participation in the program, following Virginia and Colorado. Twenty-three…
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Four candidates are running in June 23 Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District
Vichal Kumar (D), Antonio Reynoso (D), Claire Valdez (D), and Julie Won (D) are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Reynoso, Valdez, and Won lead in fundraising and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D), who was first elected in 1992, is not running for re-election.…
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Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D), Michael Blake (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D), Michael Blake (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Torres and Blake led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. USA Today's Kathryn Palmer said Blake is "hanging his platform on Torres' ardent…
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Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Conley, Davidson, and Phillips-Staley led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Decision Desk HQ and Roll Call both included incumbent Michael…
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Incumbent Daniel Goldman (D), Nickie Kane (D), and Brad Lander (D) are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Incumbent Daniel Goldman (D), Nickie Kane (D), and Brad Lander (D) are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. The filing deadline was April 6, 2026. As of April 2026, Goldman and Lander led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. CNN's Gloria Pazmino said the race…
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Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Micah Lasher (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and six other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Micah Lasher (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and six other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. The filing deadline is April 6, 2026. As of April 2026, Bores, Conway, Lasher, and Schlossberg led in polling, fundraising, and local media…
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New York Senate passes $1 billion emissions reporting bill
On Feb. 10, 2026, the New York Senate passed Senate Bill 9072A, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, by a 40–22 vote. The vote fell along party lines, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed. The bill would apply to companies that do business in New York and generate more than $1 billion in annual…
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New York redistricting commission ordered to redraw state’s congressional map
On Jan. 21, 2026, New York state judge Jeffrey Pearlman ruled that New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutionally diluted Black and Latino voting power. Pearlman ordered the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the congressional map by Feb. 6. On Jan. 26, Republicans appealed the decision. The lawsuit, filed in October 2025, argued…