2024 New York congressional battleground
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Suozzi says Democrats lost votes for supporting ‘biological boys’ playing on girls’ sports teams
The newly reelected Democratic member of Congress echoed a common Republican talking point that has been weaponized against transgender people across the country.
Opinion
Commentary: You can’t blame Hochul for Democrats’ failures this time
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Democratic Party notched wins even as the national Democratic Party collapsed – the inverse of what happened in 2022.
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Long Island is Trump Country, but some Democrats can still win
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi narrowly won reelection and Democrat Laura Gillen flipped a Nassau County blue, even as Long Islanders overwhelmingly backed Trump.
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Lawler defeats Jones in NY-17 to win reelection
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is returning to Congress, and he may be eyeing an even higher office.
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Republican Rep. Nick LaLota wins reelection, defeating former CNN analyst John Avlon
The candidates battled over carpetbagging, Donald Trump, abortion and Proposition 1 in a closely-watched contest.
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Gillen declares victory in NY-4 as Trump wins Nassau County
Democrats may have benefited from split-ticket voters after Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed in New York.
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Super PAC funding ads against swing district Democrats may be tied to Elon Musk
The PAC paid a GOP strategist known for working with international far-right parties like Likud and France’s National Front.
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Outside groups spend millions to influence state legislative races
Realtors, charter school groups and unions have spent big on Democratic – and some Republican – candidates.
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Johnson and Jeffries appear at dueling rallies in NY-19
The Republican and Democratic House leaders are visiting upstate cities as they look to secure control of Congress.
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After campaign donations from John Catsimatidis, Lawler and D’Esposito used public funds to buy advertising from his radio station
The two vulnerable GOP incumbents spent thousands of dollars from their House office budgets buying ads on 77 WABC.
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Ryan exudes confidence as he straddles ideological line toward reelection
Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan has made appearances with polarizing Democratic leaders from both the moderate and progressive wings.
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Will fallout from Trump rally’s Puerto Rico comments cost this Long Island Republican his seat?
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is locked in a tough reelection battle, and his district has a significant Puerto Rican population.
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Hochul predicts Dems will flip at least three House seats
Democrats have targeted five GOP-held House districts. The governor is confident they will win at least three.
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WFP launches new attack ad against WFP candidate
The progressive third party is accusing Anthony Frascone, the WFP nominee for the 17th Congressional District, of stealing its ballot line.
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Gillibrand still sees abortion as winning issue for Democrats
U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand is not worried about Republican attempts to capitalize on confusion around the state Equal Rights Amendment.
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WFP fights to stay on state ballot
The progressive third party must receive at least 2% of all presidential votes cast or 130,000 votes, whichever is higher, to avoid being kicked off the ballot.
Campaigns & Elections
Can John Mannion flip a key upstate swing district?
The mild-mannered former teacher is not the most charismatic campaigner, but he’s running against one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the state.
News & Politics
State Senate Dems’ political arm targets Palumbo in new ad buy
The new ad paid for by the state Democratic Senate Campaign Committee highlights Republican state Sen. Anthony Palumbo’s votes against abortion rights and gun control bills.
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Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
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Pro-immigration coalition launches six-figure ad buy in upstate cities
The new ad from the Ellis Island Initiative emphasizes the economic benefits of immigration.
