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Races to Watch in the Illinois Primary: Conservatives battle to take on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and work to reverse Democratic gains in the state.
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Races to Watch in the Illinois Primary
9 Democratic Primaries To Watch In Illinois And New York: By the end of the day on Tuesday, 29.5 states — why do you always have to make things difficult ...
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9 Democratic Primaries To Watch In Illinois And New York
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Hochul says she thought ‘tax the rich’ chant was ‘let’s go Bills’
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Hochul says she thought ‘tax the rich’ chant was ‘let’s go Bills’
More New York Democrats coalesce behind Zohran Mamdani, but key holdouts remain: New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani scored endorsements this week ...
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More New York Democrats coalesce behind Zohran Mamdani, but key holdouts ...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gets a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gets a primary challenge from Lt. Gov ...
Key FactsDelgado Enters 2026 Race Against Governor Hochul
Jun 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
  • Antonio Delgado announced his bid for New York governor in 2026, becoming the first well-known Democrat to oppose incumbent Kathy Hochul in a primary.

  • Despite being elected together in 2022, the working relationship between Delgado and Hochul has deteriorated over time.

  • Polls indicate 55% of New Yorkers prefer an alternative to Hochul, although she leads with 46% in a three-way Democratic primary scenario.

  • Delgado emphasizes bold leadership and advocates for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and universal pre-kindergarten education.
  • It’s love of family. It’s love of community. It’s love of state. It’s love of country. And I’m dedicated to that. That’s why I’m running for governor of New York.
    Antonio Delgado, in a campaign launch video.
Exclusive | Rep. Elise Stefanik tells Post she's in 'strongest position' to defeat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul as she mulls 2026 run
nypost.com/2025/05/03/us-news/rep-elise-stefanik-tells-post-shes-in-strongest-position-to-defeat-ny-gov-kathy-hochul-as-she-mulls-2026-run/
Exclusive | Rep. Elise Stefanik tells Post she's in 'strongest position' ...
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House: New York lawmakers may give Gov. Kathy Hochul more time to schedule special elections ...
nytimes.com/2025/02/03/nyregion/jeffries-stefanik-house-ny.html
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House
New York Dems ditch the Trump resistance playbook - POLITICO: New York Democrats don’t want to fight Trump, but are going on offense on the issues that propelled ...
politico.com/news/2025/01/08/ny-democrats-trump-agenda-strategy-00197000
New York Dems ditch the Trump resistance playbook - POLITICO
All of New York Democrats’ Recent Woes Go Back to the Same Screwup: It’s clear what the congestion pricing debacle is really about.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/06/hochul-congestion-pricing-new-york-democrats-mondaire-jones.html
All of New York Democrats’ Recent Woes Go Back to the Same Screwup
Democrats Reject Bipartisan Map and Will Redraw N.Y. House Districts: With the battle for House control likely to run through New York, Democrats in the State ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/26/nyregion/redistricting-maps-ny-congress.html
Democrats Reject Bipartisan Map and Will Redraw N.Y. House Districts
Key FactsDemocrats Pass N.Y. House Map With Modest Advantage
Feb 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
  • Democrats have passed a new map for the New York House that modestly benefits them.

  • The new lines shift two key swing districts meaningfully to the left, giving Democratic candidates newfound advantages.

  • The map once again positions New York as one of the nation’s pre-eminent House battlegrounds, with a half dozen seats in play.
Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi launches campaign for George Santos’ House seat
cnn.com/2023/12/09/politics/former-rep-tom-suozzi-launches-campaign-for-george-santos-house-seat/
Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi launches campaign for George Santos’ ...
Republican groups sue New York, governor over absentee voting: Several Republican groups are suing the state of New York and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4214409-republican-groups-sue-new-york-governor-over-absentee-voting/
Republican groups sue New York, governor over absentee voting
A migrant crisis is straining New York, dividing Democrats. Here’s why.: New York is grappling with the costs of an influx of migrants seeking safety and ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/09/15/migrant-crisis-new-york-eric-adams/
A migrant crisis is straining New York, dividing Democrats. Here’s why.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'not planning' a primary challenge to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'not planning' a primary challenge to Sen ...
Democrats call for probe into GOP congressman-elect’s biography: George Santos, a Long Island Republican elected to the House last month, faced calls for an ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/12/19/george-santos-resume-false-claims-ethics-probe/
Democrats call for probe into GOP congressman-elect’s biography
House Democrats’ campaign chief concedes to Lawler in stunning loss: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (N.Y.), the head of House Democrats’ campaign arm ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3725725-house-democrats-campaign-chief-concedes-to-lawler-in-stunning-loss/
House Democrats’ campaign chief concedes to Lawler in stunning loss
How Republicans won big in deep-blue New York: The New York red mini-wave — and how it might hurt Democrats nationwide — explained.
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How Republicans won big in deep-blue New York
Their America Is Vanishing. Like Trump, They Insist They Were Cheated.: The white majority is fading, the economy is changing and there’s a pervasive sense of ...
nytimes.com/2022/10/23/us/politics/republican-election-objectors-demographics.html
Their America Is Vanishing. Like Trump, They Insist They Were Cheated.
Hungry for Cash, Zeldin Turns to Trump in N.Y. Governor’s Race: Representative Lee Zeldin is depending on Donald J. Trump’s stature to help him in a crucial race ...
nytimes.com/2022/09/02/nyregion/zeldin-trump-fund-raiser.html
Hungry for Cash, Zeldin Turns to Trump in N.Y. Governor’s Race
Does Lee Zeldin Stand a Chance Against Kathy Hochul?: It’s shaping up to be a good year for Republicans nationally, but that may only go so far in New York.
nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/06/does-lee-zeldin-stand-a-chance-against-kathy-hochul.html
Does Lee Zeldin Stand a Chance Against Kathy Hochul?