A Republican surge is threatening to counter gains made by progressive-minded Democrats, who have pushed the State Legislature to the left in recent years. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, State Legislature”
What to Know About New York’s Midterm Elections
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2022
The state has become a bellwether for both parties, with significant congressional seats in play and an increasingly close governor’s race. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Redistricting Creates Upheaval for N.Y. Lawmakers
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2022
New district maps for the New York State Senate have caused some incumbents to run in neighboring districts and to contemplate new living arrangements. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Assembly Democrats Largely Repel Challenges From the Left
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Long-tenured incumbents appeared likely to retain their seats, though an activist was ahead in a Hudson Valley race. Source: New York Times
The Next Battlefield for N.Y. Progressives? The State Assembly.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
A slate of left-wing candidates have mounted robust campaigns to unseat Democratic incumbents, an effort that party leaders characterize as a display of “arrogance.” Source: New York Times
Judge Approves N.Y. House Map, Cementing Chaos for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
The new district lines, approved late Friday night, will create pickup opportunities for Republicans and force Democratic incumbents to run against each other. Source: New York Times
Democrats’ Hopes in New York House Races Hurt by New District Maps
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2022
The court-drawn lines would increase competition for seats in Congress, and pit longtime Democratic incumbents against one another. Source: New York Times
Court Tosses Out Maps That Favored Democrats
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
Primaries for Congress and the State Senate are likely to be delayed after New York’s highest court ruled that new districts were unconstitutional. Source: New York Times
Judge Keeps New York’s New Electoral Map Intact for Now
By Gotham Rex on April 4, 2022
The stay by an appellate judge puts on hold a lower-court ruling that New York’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts were unconstitutional. Source: New York Times
Judge Tosses New York District Lines
By Gotham Rex on March 31, 2022
The ruling would send New York back to the drawing board and could delay its primaries. Democrats vowed to appeal it. 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
How New York’s Redistricting Hurt the G.O.P. and Vax Daddy
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
Democrats could potentially expand the veto-proof majorities they already have in both the Assembly and Senate, further solidifying New York’s leftward shift. Source: New York Times
Edward Durr Jr.: The Trump Republican Who’s Riding High in New Jersey
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2021
“If anything, my election showed nobody’s untouchable,” said Edward Durr Jr., who pulled off a stunning victory to win a New Jersey State Senate seat. Source: New York Times
New York Becomes Marathon City Once Again
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2021
The marathon’s comeback from a pandemic that brought the city to a standstill will make it especially meaningful. Source: New York Times