NYC Ballot Access: Late Nominations Can Put Candidates at Risk
A recent New York election law dispute involving a newly created Staten Island Civil Court judgeship shows how technical filing requirements can affect NYC ballot access. The NYC Board of Elections initially removed a Democratic candidate from the…
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…
