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Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Mr. Suozzi will enter a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge the incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
Buffalo Mayor's Race: Rematch Between India Walton and Byron Brown
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
A victory in the Buffalo mayor’s race on Tuesday by Ms. Walton would make history on several fronts. The incumbent mayor, Mr. Brown, has mounted a write-in campaign against her. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Is Preparing Announcement on Run for Governor
By Gotham Rex on October 27, 2021
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, did not reveal her decision, but her top aides have told political and union leaders that she will run. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Hires Staff Ahead of a Possible Bid for Governor
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2021
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, has recently recruited several advisers and fund-raisers ahead of a possible run for the state’s top office. 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
Want to Know Who Might Run for Governor? Check the N.Y. State Fair.
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
Amid cows and crowds, the State Fair became a destination for potential challengers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, including Letitia James, the state attorney general. Source: New York Times
Glass Ceiling Persists for Women in Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley placed second and third in the Democratic mayoral primary. Many New Yorkers hoped the glass ceiling would finally be broken. Source: New York Times
Why Voters Favored Centrists in the New York City Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley both conceded to Eric Adams in the mayor’s race. Progressives had hoped that a left-leaning candidate would win. Source: New York Times
Garcia and Wiley Concede in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2021
Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley both sought to become the first woman elected mayor of New York City. They finished behind Eric Adams in the Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
Mr. Adams held off Kathryn Garcia after a count of 118,000 absentee ballots saw his substantial lead on primary night narrow to a single percentage point. Source: New York Times
Democratic Turnout in N.Y.C.'s Feisty Mayoral Primary? 26%
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
A number of bitterly fought races in the 1970s and 1980s saw greater turnout. Source: New York Times
More Results Expected in the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2021
Two weeks after New York City residents cast ballots, elections officials are edging closer to a complete count. Source: New York Times
In Chaotic Mayor’s Race, It’s All Down to the Absentee Ballots
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
The Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, now a tight race among Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley, will be decided by absentee ballots. Source: New York Times