Real estate, unions and crypto interests were among the donors to Ms. Hochul. Here are five takeaways from the money battle in New York’s race for governor. Source: New York Times
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Tom Kean’s Strategy in Run for Congress: Say Less
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
Ahead of next month’s primary, Tom Kean Jr., running in New Jersey’s most competitive House race, hopes to avoid alienating moderate swing voters while facing challengers from the right. Source: New York Times
Biaggi Seeks to Block Sean Patrick Maloney’s Chosen Path to Re-election
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
Mr. Maloney, who leads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, upset some Democrats by opting to run in a district currently represented by a Black congressman. Source: New York Times
Hochul’s Lt. Governor Pick Says He Is Afro-Latino. Some Latinos Object.
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
The three major Democrats running to become New York’s second-in-command have Latino roots, but Antonio Delgado’s claim to the heritage is being challenged. 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
De Blasio Will Run for Congress in Newly Drawn District
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
Bill de Blasio, the ex-mayor of New York City, said on Friday that he would run for the House of Representatives in a new district that includes parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Source: New York Times
Fearing ‘Extinction-Level Event,’ N.Y. Democrats Turn Against Each Other
By Gotham Rex on May 17, 2022
Newly drawn congressional maps have led some House members to quickly lay claim to certain districts, even if it means challenging fellow incumbents. Source: New York Times
Top Democrats Want Tom Suozzi Out of Governor’s Race. He’s Still Running.
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
In the New York Democratic primary, Representative Tom Suozzi is fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul for moderate voters, with a focus on fighting crime and cutting taxes. Source: New York Times
National Democrats Make Last-Gasp Push to Keep N.Y. District Maps
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
Democrats are seeking to reinstate congressional district maps that were declared unconstitutional last week by New York’s highest court. Source: New York Times
How N.Y. Democrats Lost a Critical Redistricting Battle
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
When an independent redistricting commission failed to reach consensus, Democratic leaders decided to make their own maps and risk a lawsuit. 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
With New York District Lines On Hold, Judge Blesses Possible Backup Plan
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
A state appeals court judge approved the use of a special master to draw new congressional districts that could be used if the existing maps are thrown out. Source: New York Times
How Chuck Schumer Avoided a Primary Challenge From the Left
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2022
Despite months of speculation, no prominent progressive has so far come forward to challenge the Democratic majority leader, who has worked hard to shore up his left flank. 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
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