NYC Board of Elections to Certify Primary Results as Three Close Races Head to Manual Recounts
The NYC Board of Elections is preparing to certify nearly all 2026 primary election results, while three closely contested legislative races will proceed to manual recounts under New York election law. According to a report by NY1, the recounts involve…
Kickstarter’s ‘Power of Belief’ Campaign Brings AI Debate to NYC. Lessons for Political Campaigns
Kickstarter has launched a new brand campaign encouraging people to invest in creativity and human ideas rather than artificial intelligence generated content. According to a report by Campaign US, the monthlong Power of Belief campaign will include a…
What Mayor Mamdani’s First Six Months Reveal About Campaign Priorities and Governing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first six months in office have been defined by an emphasis on affordability initiatives, including childcare, housing, and transportation, while K-12 public education has received comparatively little public attention.…
AI Campaign Strategy Enters the Spotlight in Illinois Governor’s Race. Lessons for NYC Candidates
Artificial intelligence is becoming a more visible part of modern campaign strategy, with Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey making AI generated images and videos a central feature of his 2026 campaign. According to a report by…
Queens Primary Turnout Declines, but Mamdani’s Political Influence Remains Strong
Voter turnout in Queens primary elections declined from the record-breaking participation seen during last year’s mayoral race, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s political influence remained evident across several of the borough’s most…
More Than 276,000 New Yorkers Cast Early Ballots Ahead of 2026 Primary Elections
More than 276,000 New Yorkers voted early before the 2026 primary elections, highlighting the continued importance of early voting in New York’s electoral process. According to a report by Spectrum News, a majority of those early ballots came from…
AI Money Shapes Campaign Debate in 2026 Elections Without Deciding Every Race
Artificial intelligence has become a growing issue in American elections as AI campaign spending and industry-backed political action committees increase their involvement in congressional and state races. According to a report by Axios, the 2026 primary…
Unofficial NYC Primary Results Show Incumbents Holding Key Seats Across the Bronx
New York City’s 2026 Democratic primary elections produced a mix of incumbent victories and high-profile upsets, with several longtime officeholders successfully defending their seats while a handful of challengers reshaped the political landscape.…
NYC Officials Could Receive an 18% Pay Raise Under New Commission Proposal
New York City elected officials could soon receive their first salary increase in nearly a decade after an independent commission recommended an 18.2% pay raise for the mayor, City Council members, borough presidents, and other citywide officials.…
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep Key NYC Democratic Primaries
Mayor Zohran Mamdani strengthened his political influence in NYC Democratic primaries after all three congressional candidates he endorsed won their Democratic primary elections, including victories over two incumbent members of Congress. According to a…
