Tag: new york
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Thirty-one members of the New York Legislature are retiring this year, the second-most since 2010
Thirty-one members of the New York Legislature are retiring in 2026. This is the second-most retiring incumbents since 2010. The only other year with more than 30 retirements was 2020, when there were 33. Otherwise, 25 incumbents or fewer have retired each year since 2010. According to City and State New York’s Rebecca C. Lewis…
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New York voters have decided on 430 statewide measures since 1821: a look at the state ballot measure history
Since 1821, New York voters have decided on 430 statewide ballot measures. Of those, 316 (73%) were approved, and 114 (27%) were defeated. In New York, the state legislature can refer measures to the ballot. Citizens of New York do not have the power to initiate statewide ballot measures. Ballot measures can also take the…
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Eighty-nine candidates are running for New York’s 26 congressional districts this year — the third-highest since 2014
This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York was April 6, 2026. This year had the third-highest number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House since 2014. Eighty-nine candidates — 59 Democrats and 30 Republicans — are running for New York’s 26 congressional districts. That’s 3.4…
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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…