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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
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
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.
News & Politics
Are comptrollers running for NYC mayor doomed?
Brad Lander and Scott Stringer are both likely to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. History doesn’t bode well for them.
Opinion
Opinion: The Democrats should now double down on women
A Kamala Harris-Gretchen Whitmer ticket would highlight Democrats’ commitment to women’s rights.
Campaigns & Elections
Diana Ayala has a possible successor in mind: her chief of staff
The 2025 race is already on in the East Harlem and South Bronx City Council district.
Campaigns & Elections
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
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
News & Politics
2024 state legislative races to watch
Who’s trying to hang onto their seat?
News & Politics
Stringer raises over $2 million with expected matching funds for mayoral bid
State Zen. Zellnor Myrie has raised over $1.3 million, including expected matching funds.
Kathy Hochul
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
Who could run for New York governor in 2026?
Letitia James… Andrew Cuomo… Mike Lawler?
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Opinion
Opinion: Some advice for first-time candidates
You’re probably going to lose – but you just might win big!
Heard Around Town
For Marc Molinaro, it’s not about the fundraising
The 19th Congressional District rep has beat his well-funded challenger Josh Riley before.
News & 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
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
Where do progressives go from here?
The Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America and For the Many scored few wins this year but have no plans to shake up their electoral strategy.
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.
Politics
Josh Riley highlights Marc Molinaro’s controversial abortion vote in new ad
Rep. Marc Molinaro voted against codifying Roe v. Wade while in the Assembly, which challenger Josh Riley hopes to capitalize on.
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