Voting

Campaign 2025

NYC Mayoral Candidates Battle Each Other — and Trump — in Chaotic 9-Way Debate

June 4, 2025, 10:36 p.m.June 4, 2025, 10:36 p.m.

Affordability and crime also took center stage in the first of two Democratic primary debates.

Bronx Borough President candidates incumbent Vanessa Gibson and Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. are both seen speaking at podiums in a diptych image.

Campaign 2025

Who’s Running for Borough President — And Why You Should Care

May 22, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 21, 2025, 4:52 p.m.

Borough presidents are like mini-mayors. What they do in office depends a lot on who they are.

A text poll asks about a Brooklyn City Council race.

Campaign 2025

Why Am I Getting So Many NYC Election Texts?

May 15, 2025, 3:45 p.m.May 15, 2025, 8:33 a.m.

What to do when you’re asked to fill out a poll, why you’re getting targeted and how to spot a scam.

Manhattan DA candidates Alvin Bragg, left, and Patrick Timmins are seen in a diptych image.

Campaign 2025

Who’s Running for District Attorney in NYC in 2025

May 14, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 15, 2025, 4:21 p.m.

Candidates in Manhattan and Brooklyn will be on the ballot.

Candidate Clarisa Alayeto in a campaign image stands on a street wearing a blue cardigan, blue and white button down shirt and long loc'd hair.

Campaign 2025

Judges Reject Ballot Attack From Big-Money PAC in Bronx Council Race

May 7, 2025, 1:17 p.m.May 7, 2025, 2:52 p.m.

Clarisa Alayeto will remain on the ballot for the Democratic primary next month after fighting off a legal challenge from a deep-pocketed independent expenditure group backing her opponent.

Mayoral candidates Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander a City Hall Park rally against former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s housing record.

Ranked Choices

Gaming the Vote? The Strategy Behind Your Ballot’s Top Five

May 2, 2025, 5:00 a.m.May 2, 2025, 10:45 a.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we look at last November's vote trends, the blank ballot wave and more.

Elections

Can Voters Game Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot?

May 1, 2025, 3:45 p.m.May 1, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Though the system can seem opaque, the best way to do it is the most straightforward one.

DC 37 cheer at their Lower Manhattan union headquarters during the public sector workers’ endorsement of Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for mayor.

Ranked Choices

Labor Powerhouse Backs the Other Adams, and Mayor’s Power Over Transit

April 25, 2025, 5:00 a.m.April 24, 2025, 6:56 p.m.

In this week’s election newsletter, we revisit which endorsements really matter, our favorite election stories and more ...

How to New York

Who’s Spending Big Money in NYC’s Local Elections? Here’s How to Find Out

April 17, 2025, 3:45 p.m.April 22, 2025, 2:39 p.m.

Local super PACs called independent expenditure groups, or IEs, are trying to influence New York’s races. To learn more, take a close look at the next campaign flyer you get.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo answers questions during the National Action Network mayoral forum, April 3, 2025.

Campaign 2025

Cuomo Mayoral Campaign Denied Millions in Matching Funds

April 15, 2025, 12:25 p.m.April 16, 2025, 8:07 a.m.

The former governor's spokesperson said they did not submit enough information to get the taxpayer money because of a “technical software error.”

Voting

NYC Mayoral Candidates Battle Each Other — and Trump — in Chaotic 9-Way Debate

Who’s Running for Borough President — And Why You Should Care

Why Am I Getting So Many NYC Election Texts?

Who’s Running for District Attorney in NYC in 2025

Judges Reject Ballot Attack From Big-Money PAC in Bronx Council Race

Gaming the Vote? The Strategy Behind Your Ballot’s Top Five

Can Voters Game Out Their Ranked Choice Ballot?

Labor Powerhouse Backs the Other Adams, and Mayor’s Power Over Transit

Who’s Spending Big Money in NYC’s Local Elections? Here’s How to Find Out

Cuomo Mayoral Campaign Denied Millions in Matching Funds

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