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Queens senator still holds Women’s Equality and Independence Party ballot lines; says “I can’t walk away from the battles we fought together” Sen. Tony Avella, a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference, announced this week he intends to continue his campaign even though he lost the Democratic primary to […]
In the tightest of the statewide races, Democrat Letitia James holds a 14-point lead — 50-to-36 percent — over Republican Keith Wofford for attorney general. Both candidates do well with voters of their own party. James leads 82-to-10 percent with Democrats and Wofford leads 73-to-12 percent with Republicans. “Independent voters […]
In the race for New York’s junior U.S. Senate seat, incumbent Kirsten holds a 61-to-29 percent lead over her little-known Republican opponent, Chele Chiavacci Farley. “Although her favorability rating has fallen to 49 percent, [down] from 53 percent in June, Gillibrand still has a commanding lead over Farley, who is unknown […]
Majority of voters say Cuomo would be better than Molinaro on three issues: improving public education, fixing New York’s infrastructure and creating jobs Plurality of upstate voters say Molinaro would be better on the challenges facing that region Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo leads Republican challenger Marc Molinaro 50-to-28 percent in […]
Cuomo versus Molinaro. Getting hot. Cuomo always knew that running for a third term would be difficult. He learned that from his work with his father, Mario, who eventually ran out of steam. Andrew has many advantages in his battle with Mark Molinaro. He has collected tons of money, a […]
Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated his primary challenger, Green Party gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins congratulated Cuomo on his primary victory and is now calling for four regional debates. Hawkins is hoping to discuss clean energy, rent control, education reforms, and climate change with all candidates in each region. […]
The Green Party’s gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins made an appeal to progressive voters who pulled the lever for Cynthia Nixon, Jumaane Williams and Zephyr Teachout on Primary Day – support the Green ticket on November 6. “The Green general election ticket is Plan B after the primaries for progressive voters,” […]
In a fairly tight race for lieutenant governor, incumbent Kathy Hochul survived a challenge from New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in the statewide Democratic primary on Thursday, securing a pro-Cuomo ticket for the Nov. 6 General Election. With 13,778 of 13,836 of districts reporting, Hochul had a lead of […]