New York Governor Race Tightens as Hochul Leads Blakeman by 10 Points
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a 49%-39% lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman among likely voters, according to a new Siena University poll. The survey gives Hochul a 10-point advantage three months before Election Day. It also shows the…
Adriano Espaillat and Zohran Mamdani Meet Again After Contentious Primary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat appeared together in Manhattan on Aug. 7 for a public safety briefing ahead of the National Dominican Day Parade, their first public appearance since Mamdani-backed candidate Darializa…
Shelley Mayer Takes Over NY Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
New York State Sen. Shelley Mayer is taking over as chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee. The new role puts the Westchester-area lawmaker in charge of a major effort to raise money, recruit candidates and help Democrats compete for State…
New York AI Campaign Ads Face Election Law Complaint
New York’s 2026 gubernatorial race is highlighting a new campaign compliance issue as Democratic Party officials challenge Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman’s use of artificial intelligence in political advertising. According to a report by Patch, New…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Limiting Mail Voting Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A federal judge has again blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that would change how mail voting is handled in the 2026 elections. The latest ruling came less than 90 days before the November 3 midterm elections. It adds…
NYC Campaign Finance Filing Rules Draw Scrutiny
New York’s campaign finance enforcement system is facing scrutiny after the Bronx Democratic Party filed multiple disclosure reports years late without facing fines or a court enforcement action. The case highlights the importance of campaign finance…
NYC Elections: Assembly Candidate Faces Ethics Probe Call Over Personal GoFundMe
A New York Assembly candidate is facing a call for an ethics review after creating a GoFundMe to help cover personal expenses before taking office. According to the New York Post report on the ethics complaint against Brian Romero, Democratic district…
NYC Campaign Finance Allegations Raise Questions About Government Staff and Political Fundraising
A whistleblower complaint against New York City Council Member Christopher Marte has raised questions about NYC campaign finance, government staff, and political fundraising. According to POLITICO’s report on the allegations against Christopher…
New York 2026 Primary Results Reshape NYC Congressional Races
The New York 2026 primary election results have determined the Democratic nominees in several congressional districts, including competitive races in New York City. According to CNN’s New York 2026 primary results, several races were decisive while…
New York Election Rules Could Change in 2027
New York lawmakers could revisit several election-related proposals in 2027, including changes to congressional redistricting, local Board of Elections administration, judicial candidate ballot access, and other election procedures. These potential…
