New York court ruling scrambles Staten Island House map in win for Democrats

New York’s Court of Appeals, the top bench in the state, sided with Republicans in a 2022 case that threw out Democratic maps. But the makeup of the court has become friendlier to the left since then, and the judges sided with Democrats in a different redistricting case in 2024.
New York judge rules GOP-held district is unconstitutional, ordering a new map
New York City's Only Republican-Held Congressional District Must Be Redrawn, Judge Orders
Judge orders New York congressional map redrawn, striking down GOP district
A New York court judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map, potentially giving the Democratic Party an advantage in securing an additional seat in the upcoming midterm elections.

Voters in 61st Senate District start casting ballots in special election

After Sean Ryan’s swearing‑in as Buffalo’s new mayor, voters will soon decide who fills his former State Senate seat.

In New York, Hochul moves to thread needle between Democratic divides ahead of a contested election

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding May

New York affordability crisis sets up Hochul’s plan ahead of election

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a swath of proposals aimed at tackling the state’s affordability crisis, tapping into a message that catapulted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to City Hall as she seeks reelection in November.

Gov. Kathy Hochul skirts election-year headaches in play-it-safe 2026 ‘State of the State’ address

She’s playing it safe. Gov. Kathy Hochul looked poised to tap dance around thorny election-year issues in her 2026 “State of the State” address Tuesday, focusing instead on crowd-pleasing measures such as universal childcare.
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NY Democratic senators push election safety legislation, local GOP officials emphasize voter turnout & ID requirements

NEW YORK (WBNG) — New York’s Democratic senators are pushing for legislation they say will make elections safer. Senator Lea Webb said the goal of the legislative package is to address deceptive practices, stop voter suppression and protect poll workers.

Bill Maher calls Mamdani a 'straight up communist,' warns Dems will 'lose more elections' if they deny it

Bill Maher called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a "straight up communist" on "Real Time" Friday, warning Democrats will "lose more elections" if they try and deny it.