Campaigns & Elections
Politics
How does ranked-choice voting work?
Some critics don’t think New Yorkers can grasp the concept.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Andrew Yang expected to file for NYC mayoral race this week
Former presidential candidate’s campaign plans to enter the Democratic primary field
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The sky’s the limit for Ray McGuire’s fundraising
The mayoral candidate’s money could change things for his opponents.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Education is the next big step for ranked-choice voting
Some lawmakers think the city doesn’t have enough time for voter outreach
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Nobody votes in local elections. Could moving them to November help?
Elections are scheduled all over the calendar, and lots of New Yorkers don’t even know it.
Opinion
Opinion
I was a poll worker. I’m not sure NY is ready for ranked-choice voting.
My Election Day side hustle raised some concerns.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The top 5 voting reforms that haven’t happened yet in NY
Elections are a mess. Here are some ways to fix them.
New York State
Politics
What can lawmakers do about NY’s maddeningly slow vote count?
The long, drawn-out absentee tally is a national embarrassment.
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.
New York City
Personality
Ray McGuire wants to grow NYC out of the slump
An interview with the investment banker running for mayor.
New York State
Politics
What’s going on in the Brindisi-Tenney race?
It’s a month after the election and we still don’t know the winner in New York’s 22nd Congressional District.
New York State
Politics
With many voters looking for a progressive mayor, Morales says ‘no labels’
And more coverage of key 2021 races
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State Senate Democrats proved the haters wrong
The final vote shows that voters are rewarding Democrats for what they got done with one-party rule in Albany.
New York City
Politics
Mayoral candidates competing for second place
With Diaz and Johnson out, there are opportunities for other candidates.
NYPD
Politics
NYC pols want to change NYPD’s role at polling sites
The proposal follows cops’ forceful presence during the election.
Eric Adams
Politics