Elections and Voting

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (607+ words) DALLAS — New York is getting the backseat treatment at the GOP midterm convention this week, with its delegation being placed in the left rear corner of the arena, marking a significant downgrade from the 2016 and 2024 party gatherings. In the past,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (102+ words) The Post Bulletin asked candidates about their background information, as well as their reasons for wanting to serve on the district's governing body. Meet the candidates running for the Rochester School Board Ten candidates are running for four open seats…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (286+ words) Mayor Mamdani on Monday defended New York City-Democratic Socialists of America co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo amid controversy over a $1.5 million home his father bought for him. Gordillo has faced criticism, largely from the right, over claims the leader’s privileged background makes…...

1+ mon, 20+ hour ago   (763+ words) New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman has been narrowed in the latest poll shared by the Siena Research Institute on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood is the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (778+ words) Aug. 1—ROCHESTER — Rochester's mayor doesn't vote on policy changes and budget decisions but typically fields the blame when residents object. Mayor Kim Norton, who is serving her final year, has said the criticism tends to come when residents feel discouraged....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (840+ words) Vote now for the Best of the Best ROCHESTER — The eight candidates seeking to be Rochester’s next mayor bring a variety of concerns and views regarding the city’s Regional Sports and Recreation Complex, which is currently under construction. Asked about…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (413+ words) Barstool Sports founder and pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy has floated the idea of running against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in 2029 — and his critics are salivating at the thought. Portnoy, 49, appeared on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime on June…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1184+ words) By STEVE PEOPLES, ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and MATT BROWN Democratic leaders aren’t so sure that’s a good thing. It was a stunning sweep for Mamdani, just six months into his first term, that will expand his influence in Washington and Albany....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (80+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Competing AI interests poured millions into the Democratic primary, a taste of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (384+ words) “The Democrats are proving themselves to be really pragmatic,” MS NOW host Joe Scarborough observes The hosts of “Morning Joe” unpacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s growing political power in New York, calling him an emerging “kingmaker” in the Democratic Party…...