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Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
New York Governor Says Stefanik Would Have Been Tougher Opponent
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Rep. Elise Stefanik would have been a stronger general election opponent than Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman responded by comparing Hochul to a Disney villain and criticizing her record on taxes and costs.
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news.google.compolitics9 days ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Says He Differs With New York Democratic Primary Winner
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he holds profound differences with Darializa Avila Chevalier during a Sunday CNN interview. Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District on June 23.
nypost.compolitics15 days ago
Bruce Blakeman Urges Voters to Support His Campaign Against Hochul and Mamdani
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman appeared on a radio program Sunday and called on New Yorkers to back his gubernatorial bid. He linked Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul to socialist policies advanced by Zohran Mamdani. Recent primary results showed several Democratic Social…
New York Postpolitics16 days ago
Senator responds to chants targeting House leader during primary election
A Democratic senator addressed chants directed at a House leader after several primary races. The remarks came during a television interview following the election.
abcnews.go.compolitics18 days ago
New York Attorney General Criticizes Some Mayoral Primary Endorsements
New York Attorney General Letitia James said some candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani do not understand city politics. She added that frustration with the Democratic Party should not lead to its destruction.
nbcnews.compolitics18 days ago
Democratic Socialists Win Two House Primaries and State Legislative Races in New York
Democratic Socialists of America candidates defeated establishment-backed opponents in two congressional primaries and several state legislative contests on Tuesday. The results expand the group's presence in New York politics.
abcnews.go.comworld19 days ago
Socialist Candidates Win Three New York Primaries
Three candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries on Tuesday. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman responded with criticism of the Democratic Party.
foxnews.compolitics19 days ago
Delaware Senator Avoids Question on Socialism After New York Primary Wins
A Delaware senator declined to answer a question about where socialism has worked during an interview about recent New York primary results. Three candidates who campaigned on socialist policies defeated incumbents in the June 23 elections.
nypost.comworld19 days ago
New York Governor's Endorsed Candidates Lose Several Primaries to Progressive Challengers
Several candidates backed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lost Democratic primaries on Tuesday to challengers supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. Hochul spent part of the day at the opening of a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
Washington Examinerpolitics19 days ago
New York Socialist Candidate Won Democratic Primary for 13th Congressional District
Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated an incumbent representative in Tuesday's Democratic primary. She previously helped launch a group that organized campus protests at Columbia University.
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
New York primary results give Ocasio-Cortez added visibility for future races
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won her primary Tuesday and three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also prevailed. The outcomes increase her profile ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid or Senate challenge.
foxnews.compolitics19 days ago
Trump comments on socialist wins in three NYC primaries
President Trump posted on Truth Social that socialist candidates who won three New York City congressional primaries will lead states to decline. The candidates defeated Democratic incumbents in deep-blue districts and now face no major opposition in November.
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AI interests fund effort to defeat New York candidate critical of Big Tech
Money from AI interests is being spent to defeat a candidate in New York's 12th District who has criticized large technology companies. The contest is described as a proxy war over artificial intelligence.
nbcnews.combusiness21 days ago
AIPAC Contributes $650,000 to N.Y. Congressional Primary Candidate
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee directed $650,000 to Representative Adriano Espaillat during early voting in New York congressional primaries. The contribution occurred as total spending in the primaries reached $50 million, including funds tied to artificial intelli…
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AI Super PACs Spend $55 Million in New York House Primary
AI-focused Super PACs have directed nearly half of their $44 million in spending to the Democratic primary in New York’s 12th congressional district. The contest has become a focal point for competing groups seeking influence over federal AI legislation.
680news.compolitics22 days ago
Democratic Primary to Replace Rep. Jerry Nadler Ends Tuesday in New York
Eight candidates are competing in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The race follows Rep. Jerry Nadler’s September 2025 announcement that he would not seek reelection after 34 years in Congress.
abcnews.go.compolitics24 days ago
Four Democrats compete in New York primary to replace Representative Jerry Nadler
Early voting began June 13 in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The contest features state representatives Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, along with Jack Schlossberg and George Conway.
New York Postpolitics27 days ago
Congressional Candidate Raised $350,000 With Over 60% From Out-of-State Donors
A candidate for New York congressional seat reported raising about $350,000 between April 1 and June 3. Over 60% of the funds came from donors outside New York despite campaign statements describing local support.
New York Postpolitics41 days ago
Texas Businessman Funds PAC Backing Three New York House Candidates
A Texas businessman donated $400,000 to a super PAC formed earlier this year. The PAC plans to spend $2 million on ads supporting three New York congressional candidates endorsed by the mayor.
New York Postpolitics45 days ago
New York Attorney General Accused of Spending $20 Million on Outside Lawyers
A Republican candidate for New York attorney general said the current officeholder spent $20 million on outside law firms. The same candidate also criticized a $10 million legal defense fund that state lawmakers renewed and expanded this year.
Fortunepolitics52 days ago
President speaks on tax law at New York event with Republican congressman
The president addressed tax policy during an appearance in a competitive House district. The event also featured discussion of local tax deductions and voter concerns.
nypost.comworld52 days ago
Harlem Assembly Candidate Advocates Treatment Programs Over Prison for Violent Crimes
Conrad Blackburn, a public defender seeking the Democratic nomination for a Harlem Assembly seat, stated in podcast appearances that convicted rapists, child molesters, and murderers should receive treatment programs or community supervision rather than prison sentences. Blackbur…
thehindu.compolitics64 days ago
New York House Republican Accused of Self-Dealing With Former Consulting Firm
Entities connected to the congressman paid more than $720,000 to a political consulting firm he founded and later sold his stake in. The arrangement, first reported by Politico, has prompted a complaint to the Federal Election Commission from a pro-Democrat group. Watchdog organi…