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politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Caruso bows out of LA mayor and CA governor races, refocusing on nonprofit work

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso announced he will not run for Los Angeles mayor or California governor, citing family considerations and a continued commitment to public service. He will focus on his nonprofit Steadfast LA and related efforts, ending months of speculation after a high-profile 2022 bid in which he spent about $100 million of his own fortune and narrowly lost to Karen Bass, a move that reshapes the 2026 field around Bass.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-politics #caruso #los-angeles

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Spencer Pratt Plans to Run for LA Mayor After Wildfire Loss

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, criticizing local officials over wildfire response and using social media to confirm his candidacy, which is seen as a long shot in a heavily Democratic city.

via abcnews.go.com|

#candidacy #los-angeles #mayor-race

politics3 months ago•0 min saved

New Yorkers' mayoral race: Mamdani poised to win amid record early voting

New York City is voting for its next mayor in a competitive race featuring Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and former governor Andrew Cuomo, who is attempting a political comeback.

via BBC|

#cuomo #mamdani #mayor-race

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

Austin Beutner Announces 2026 Los Angeles Mayoral Bid

Austin Beutner, former LA schools superintendent and philanthropist, plans to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 LA mayoral race, criticizing her leadership on issues like crime, housing, and the Palisades fire response, potentially shaking up the city's political landscape.

via Los Angeles Times|

#austin-beutner #karen-bass #los-angeles

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Eric Adams Withdraws from NYC Mayoral Race Amid Campaign Shifts

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has suspended his reelection campaign due to financial and media challenges, leaving a race primarily between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, amidst ongoing political and legal controversies.

via CBS News|

#eric-adams #mayor-race #new-york-city

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

NY Developers Convene to Oppose Mamdani

Wealthy New York City landlords and business leaders are mobilizing to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo's bid for mayor, aiming to prevent Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani from winning, amid a chaotic and competitive mayoral race.

via The New York Times|

#andrew-cuomo #landlords #mayor-race

local-politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Progressives Lead in Seattle's 2025 Primary Race

In Seattle's primary election, incumbent Mayor Harrell and other moderate officials trail their progressive challengers, indicating a potential shift in city politics. Harrell is optimistic about winning in November, while challengers like Wilson and Foster see the results as a mandate for change. The election reflects ongoing tensions between moderate and progressive visions for Seattle's future.

via KUOW|

#local-politics #mayor-race #moderates

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Uvalde Mayor Race: From Tragedy to Triumph

Cody Smith, a former mayor of Uvalde, Texas, has won the mayoral race, defeating Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose daughter was killed in a mass shooting last year. Smith's campaign focused on honoring the victims of the tragedy while moving the city forward, advocating for better communication among police agencies and community volunteerism. Mata-Rubio called for police accountability, stronger gun laws, and attention to infrastructure issues. Smith's term will last one year, with another election for a full four-year term scheduled for next year.

via The New York Times|

#cody-smith #kimberly-mata-rubio #mass-shooting