Hochul Has $33.5 Million Ahead of Election Day
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign and the New York State Democratic Party reported a combined $33.5 million in cash on hand as New York’s 2026 governor’s race enters its final weeks. They announced the figures on September 29, just over a month before…
Brooklyn Judicial Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Party Donations
Brooklyn judicial candidates and judges are facing renewed scrutiny over political donations to Democratic Party organizations. According to a report by the New York Post, records show that former Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman Frank Seddio, current…
Republican Coordinated Campaign Spending Surges After Supreme Court Ruling
Republican party committees have sharply increased coordinated campaign spending since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal limits on party spending coordinated with candidates in June. According to a Reuters report, Republican committees exceeded…
NYC PAC: Menin Launches Statewide PAC for Democrats
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has launched a statewide political action committee to support Democratic candidates in the 2026 elections. The new group gives her a way to take part in races beyond City Hall. It has also sparked questions…
NY-19 Race: GOP Pulls Support From Oberacker
Republicans are pulling major financial support from the New York 19th Congressional District race, where Democratic Rep. Josh Riley is seeking reelection against Republican state Sen. Peter Oberacker. The decision makes the NY-19 race an important…
Record Outside Spending Reshapes NYC Elections
Record levels of outside spending flooded New York City elections in 2025, with more than $83 million in independent expenditures targeting candidates in the mayoral and City Council races. According to an analysis by The City, the spending reached…
Crypto, AI and Betting Firms Fuel Record 2026 Campaign Spending
Campaign finance spending is surging ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies emerging as major political spenders. According to a report by Reuters, corporations had spent $517…
Stock Trading Attacks Become a Midterm Issue in New York
As the 2026 congressional midterm elections approach, stock trading by federal lawmakers is becoming a campaign issue in two competitive New York races. Republicans are targeting Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi and Josh Riley over their financial holdings…
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 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…
