Hopelessly gridlocked, the commission voted to send a pair of proposals to Albany, but Democratic lawmakers are increasingly likely to take over the process. Source: New York Times
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Sherwood Boehlert, a G.O.P Moderate in the House, Dies at 84
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
A champion of environmentalism who chided climate-change skeptics, he was among the last of the relatively progressive Rockefeller Republicans. Source: New York Times
How Carolyn Maloney Has Become the New Target of NY's Ascendant Left
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
Justice Democrats, a left-wing group that fueled the rise of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is backing Rana Abdelhamid’s primary bid. Source: New York Times
New York Republican Claudia Tenney Wins Final House Seat
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
Claudia Tenney, a Republican from Central New York, regained a seat she lost in 2018 after a judge ruled that her 109-vote victory was legitimate. Source: New York Times
12 Votes Separated These House Candidates. Then 55 Ballots Were Found.
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2020
‘StickyGate’ is just one of the reasons for the uproar over the extraordinarily close race between Claudia Tenney, a Republican, and Rep. Anthony Brindisi. Source: New York Times
Even Without Peter King, G.O.P. Retains His House Seat in New York
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2020
Andrew Garbarino, a Republican state assemblyman, defeated Jackie Gordon, overcoming a Democratic edge in voter enrollment. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeping G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2020
Representative John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
Rep. Katko Wins Rematch, Keeps G.O.P. Seat in Democratic District
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
Rep. John Katko, a moderate Republican, defeated Dana Balter in a Central New York district where Democrats outnumber Republicans. Source: New York Times
How ‘Defund the Police’ Became a Flashpoint in Competitive N.Y. Races
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Democrats are debating whether the party’s stances alienated moderates, but progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged that narrative. Source: New York Times
Van Drew, Who Switched Parties and Backed Trump, Keeps N.J. House Seat
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Jeff Van Drew, a Republican congressman who defected from the Democrats, beat back a challenge from a former schoolteacher who is married to a Kennedy nephew. Source: New York Times
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Blames de Blasio as Strains Mount Over N.Y. Democrats’ Showing
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
New York State Republicans used images of boarded-up businesses and of Mayor Bill de Blasio to persuade voters to vote for their candidates. Source: New York Times
Torres and Jones Win and Will Become 1st Gay Black Members of Congress
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
Ritchie Torres and Mondaire Jones defeated token Republican challengers in overwhelmingly Democratic House districts in New York. Source: New York Times
Some Suburban Strongholds Swing Back to G.O.P. in N.Y. and Across U.S.
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Republicans are ahead in key congressional races in New York State, mirroring a national trend of apparent success in winning back swing districts. Source: New York Times
Incumbent Democrats Win in N.J. House Races; Van Drew Is Narrowly Ahead
By Gotham Rex on November 4, 2020
Voter turnout was on track to set records, complicating the counting process. Mail ballots may be counted for up to a week after the election. Source: New York Times