Ms. Niou, a state assemblywoman, won the Working Families Party endorsement over better-known rivals like Bill de Blasio and Representative Mondaire Jones. Source: New York Times
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AOC to Endorse Ana María Archila in NY Lt. Governor Race
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Ana María Archila, who would be the first Latina elected statewide, gained national attention after she confronted a senator over the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Will Endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2022
The backing from Mr. Adams, the New York City mayor, could help the governor shore up support among Black and Latino voters. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. 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
Under Caribbean Skies, New York Power Brokers Shape a Crucial Race
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
The contest for City Council speaker was in high gear at a political gathering in Puerto Rico, where candidates politicked among the palm trees. Source: New York Times
Emily’s List Backs Hochul for Governor in Key Early Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2021
The group decided to not wait for other potential primary rivals, most notably the state attorney general, Letitia James, to enter next year’s race. Source: New York Times
James Weighs a Run As Governor as Hochul Locks Key Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2021
The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, contending that a multicandidate primary in 2022 could damage the party. Source: New York Times
AOC Endorsed Maya Wiley, Ranked Scott Stringer Second
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2021
She also criticized Eric Adams, calling him “very Trumpian.” Source: New York Times
Yang and Garcia Form Late Alliance in Mayor’s Race, Drawing Adams’s Ire
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
Andrew Yang and Kathryn Garcia campaigned together on Saturday in a show of unity that their top rival, Eric Adams, sought to portray as racially motivated. Source: New York Times
Yang and Adams spar over a police union endorsement.
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
Source: New York Times
Is Bill de Blasio Secretly Backing Eric Adams for Mayor?
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2021
The mayor is not making a public endorsement in the primary race, but he is believed to favor Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president. Source: New York Times
Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics.
By Gotham Rex on June 9, 2021
Mr. Adams, a leading candidate for New York mayor, tried to rebut questions about whether he lives part-time in New Jersey, while his opponents sought to cast doubt on his truthfulness. Source: New York Times
AOC Endorses Maya Wiley for NYC Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2021
Ms. Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement on Saturday may cement Ms. Wiley as the left-wing standard-bearer in the New York City mayor’s race. Source: New York Times
Adams Gets Boost With Latino Voters: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
Adriano Espaillat, who had backed Scott Stringer, switched to supporting Eric Adams, while Andrew Yang had a rocky week on the campaign trail. Source: New York Times