Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Why Max Rose didn’t see a path to City Hall

Democratic activists, even in his district, may have backed him for Congress but not mayor.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

How does ranked-choice voting work?

Some critics don’t think New Yorkers can grasp the concept.

New York City

Politics

Can “an Obama Person” win in New York City?

Shaun Donovan served in the Obama administration and he has noteworthy supporters across the country, but not as many in New York.

New York City

Politics

New lawsuit could delay ranked-choice voting in NYC

An injunction could create uncertainty about what voting system people will use in June.

New York State

Politics

How to reform the Board of Elections

Lawmakers have a lot to consider when thinking about New York’s dysfunctional elections administration.