Campaigns & Elections
Interviews & Profiles
Ruwa Romman says Mamdani’s victory could ‘change the calculus’ around Democratic support for Israel
An interview with the first Palestinian American state lawmaker in Georgia
Interviews & Profiles
Cynthia Nixon hopes that Andrew Cuomo’s career is finally over
An election night interview with the actor and former gubernatorial candidate
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: City & State’s groundbreaking coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s rise
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Opinion
Opinion: What the political establishment can learn from Mamdani’s use of digital platforms
The mayoral candidate’s playbook, which relied on Tik Tok and Instagram for running an effective campaign today, deserves notice.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Stefanik raises millions for to-be-announced run for governor after Mamdani primary victory
Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to launch her campaign for governor soon.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Hochul declines to endorse Mamdani, mispronounces his name
The governor is the de facto head of the state Democratic Party, but she’s not so sure about the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor.
News & Politics
González-Rojas considering run for Ramos’ seat
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas had called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.” Now, she may be looking to replace her.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Eric Adams, surrounded by faith leaders, officially launches his reelection campaign
It would take an act of God for this man to be reelected, and if he is to be believed, there just might be one.
Campaigns & Elections
Applyrs wins landslide victory in Albany mayoral primary
Backed by both progressives and the Albany Democratic establishment, City Auditor Dorcey Applyrs beat businessman Dan Cerutti by 24 points.
News & Politics
Sean Ryan dominates Democratic mayoral primary in Buffalo
Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon could still run as an independent, but state Sen. Sean Ryan is the favorite to win in November – and candidates are lining up to replace him in the state Senate.
Campaigns & Elections
Republicans are champing at the bit to use Mamdani to attack Dems
Potential GOP candidates for governor used Hochul’s name more often than Mamdani’s while reacting to the results of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
New York’s Democratic leadership offers tentative support for Zohran Mamdani
The establishment scrambled to regroup as they processed a decisive victory for a 33-year-old leftist.
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News & Politics
Opinion: Dawn of a new generation of leadership
Last night’s Democratic mayoral primary illustrated a seismic generational shift in New York, as Zohran Mamdani’s win was turbocharged by the under-35 vote.
Campaigns & Elections
Shahana Hanif prevails in tough City Council primary fight
“Pragmatic progressive” Maya Kornberg came up short.
News & Politics
Here’s what the November NYC mayoral election could look like
Zohran Mamdani is all but assured to be the Democratic nominee for mayor. Unlike most years, that doesn’t mean he’s a shoo-in in the general.
New York City Council
Alexa Avilés keeps her seat in Council District 38
…and it wasn’t even close
Campaigns & Elections
Mark Levine’s winning, diverse New York City comptroller coalition
The Manhattan borough president got nearly 50% of the first-place votes.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
And ultimately – Zohran Mamdani stuns New York
The 33-year-old democratic socialist Assembly member outperformed everyone’s expectations – emerging on election night with a decisive lead.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
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Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race
Labor unions, political clubs and power brokers. Stay up to date on which mayoral candidates are getting the coveted endorsements for 2025.
News & Politics
WFP’s absence felt in Rochester mayoral race
Why is the progressive third party staying out of a competitive upstate mayoral primary?
