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Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again

The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.

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The endorsements for NYC mayoral candidates

New York City Democrats will have to make a choice in the June 2021 primary for mayor – but some prominent New Yorkers and organizations have already made their pick.

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Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority

10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.

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Who’s running in the 2021 borough president primaries?

There’s fierce competition to serve in the roles often considered political steppingstones.

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Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council

With eight candidates running, Democrats in the 33rd District will choose from a larger-than-usual slate of potential Council members.

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Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens

Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against two former foes in Queens’ District 31.

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Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race

There is a competitive Democratic primary unfolding to replace him in Brooklyn’s 38th District.

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Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens

A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding in Queens to select the successor for term-limited City Council Member Daniel Dromm.

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Campaign text burnout is real

Texts from political campaigns are a growing form of voter outreach and New York City voters already jaded.

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Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background

The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.