Lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow individuals who have been arrested or indicted to be removed from state ballots. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Governors”
Brian Benjamin’s Bribery Defense: He Got ‘No Personal Benefits’
By Gotham Rex on April 18, 2022
The case against Brian Benjamin, who resigned as New York’s second-in-command last week, may hinge on whether political contributions in this case constituted a bribe. Source: New York Times
Will Kathy Hochul Earn Black Voters’ Support?
By Gotham Rex on March 28, 2022
Black political leaders support the governor, but there are signs of a lack of fervor and lingering support for Andrew Cuomo among Black voters. Source: New York Times
At NY Republican Convention, G.O.P. Tests Attacks on Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2022
The Republican State Convention is giving party leaders a chance to test messages about crime, inflation and Democratic leadership. Source: New York Times
After an Unexpected Rise, Hochul Cements Her Front-Runner Status
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will become the state Democrats’ standard-bearer today, was not a sure bet when she replaced Andrew Cuomo last summer. Source: New York Times
How Kathy Hochul Went From Unexpected Governor to Clear Front-Runner
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
New York’s first female governor, who quickly and quietly assembled a campaign juggernaut, will get the Democratic Party’s backing in her re-election campaign on Thursday. Source: New York Times
Working Families Party Endorses Jumaane Williams for Governor
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2022
Mr. Williams, New York City’s left-leaning public advocate, is waging a primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a moderate from Buffalo. Source: New York Times
Hochul Amassed a Campaign Fortune. Here's Who it Came From.
By Gotham Rex on January 20, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s record-setting $21.6 million in donations flowed from a who’s who of New York’s special interests. Source: New York Times
Hochul Outpaces Foes by Raising Record-High $21.6 Million for Campaign
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
The fund-raising haul cements Gov. Kathy Hochul as the prohibitive favorite to win a full term as governor of New York in November. Source: New York Times
Bill de Blasio Says He Won’t Run for Governor After All
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
Mr. de Blasio, the former New York City mayor, had signaled for months that he planned to run for governor, but he faced long odds in a crowded Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Gives Her First State of the State Speech
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged $10 billion to boost the state’s decimated health care work force, proposed a new transit line, and directed funds to combat gun violence. Source: New York Times
Why Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul Might Actually Get Along
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams has a base that Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to reach. And she controls the money he needs to jump-start his agenda. It will be a shift for New Yorkers used to seeing their governor and mayor at…
A New Mayor and a New Relationship Between City Hall and Albany
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2022
Unlike their feuding predecessors, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul appear to be getting along. They have their reasons. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Drops Out of N.Y. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2021
The move by the state attorney general, which instantly upended the governor’s race, seemed to solidify Gov. Kathy Hochul’s front-runner status. Source: New York Times
Who Wants to Be Governor of New York?
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s resignation has led to a rush of candidates from both parties declaring their intent to run for the state’s highest office. Source: New York Times