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Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?
Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?
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House candidates who reside outside the district
Congressional candidates only have to live in the same state.
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The carpetbaggers in the 2020 primaries
A handful of New York candidates moved into their districts only recently.
New York State
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Could a former IDC’er go to D.C. as a Democrat?
State Sen. David Carlucci has thrived, despite having been aligned with the GOP. Now he may replace Rep. Nita Lowey.
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How local boards of elections are preparing for the pandemic primary
The obstacles are many and often unprecedented. Here’s how they’ll try to manage.
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What will absentee voting mean for the June primaries?
The pandemic has created an unprecedented election landscape, so we asked the experts to guide us through it.
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9 most expensive New York House primaries
AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.
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New York’s Democratic presidential primary is back on
A federal judge sided with Andrew Yang, although an appeal is likely.
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Darma Diaz not alone after two others make the NYC Council ballot
However, Diaz’s biggest rival, Sandy Nurse, failed to qualify.
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Bernie Bros, Yang Gang enraged over NY’s canceled primary
Some people care more about casting symbolic votes for former candidates than preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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What to know about absentee voting for the June 23 primary
New York may not be closing polling sites, but it’s still preparing for a vastly different election than ever before.
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NY Democratic presidential primary canceled
Progressives angry at decision to boot Bernie Sanders off ballot.
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If they can’t knock on doors, how do candidates get face time?
The coronavirus is making it even harder for challengers to break through.
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WFP backs newcomer Samelys López for open South Bronx House seat
The Working Families Party is stiffing some former allies running for Congress.
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New York Democratic presidential primary likely canceled
With U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ exit, the state has the power to cancel the Democratic primary.
Opinion
Opinion
Pass campaign finance reform in the state budget
Reducing the influence of big money in state politics can still happen.
New York State
Politics
Will the coronavirus bring voting into the 21st century?
NY wouldn’t have to cancel elections if we could all vote online.
New York State
Politics
Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
New York State
Politics
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
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