All articles tagged with #mayoral race
Progressive Los Angeles councilmember Nithya Raman filed a last-minute bid to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the June election, three hours before the filing deadline and less than two weeks after endorsing Bass; Raman frames the race around housing, homelessness and city management, turning Bass’s previously likely reelection into a high-stakes contest amid criticism of wildfire response and a Palisades fire review.
LA City Council member Nithya Raman formally entered the mayoral race, announcing her candidacy just before the filing deadline and joining contenders including Spencer Pratt, Rae Huang, Asaad Alnajjar, and incumbent Karen Bass. Raman framed Los Angeles as at a breaking point over rising housing costs, homelessness, and public safety, pledging accountability, emergency planning, and a bigger housing supply. Her last‑minute entry comes amid a volatile filing period with several potential rivals declining to run.
US President Donald Trump endorsed Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor and threatened to cut federal funds if progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani wins, highlighting the political tensions and implications for the city's future and national politics.
In the final days of New York City's mayoral race, candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa campaigned vigorously, with Trump endorsing Cuomo, potentially influencing the election dynamics and voter preferences.
President Donald Trump strongly urged New Yorkers to vote for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election, despite his own mixed feelings about Cuomo, and criticized the other candidates, including Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa. Trump's endorsement and comments highlight the political tensions and strategies surrounding the race, with Mamdani leading in polls and Trump attempting to influence the outcome.
Early voting in NYC for the 2025 mayoral election set a record with over 735,000 check-ins, more than four times the 2021 figure, indicating high voter engagement. The election features key races including mayor, public advocate, and city council, with polls showing Democrat Zohran Mamdani leading. Voting continues on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The article explores the diverse and complex mayoral race in New York City, highlighting the candidates, voter sentiments, and the race's significance as a message to Trump and the world, with a focus on issues like social justice, economic policy, and political polarization across the city's boroughs.
Zohran Mamdani's rising candidacy for New York City mayor has become highly polarizing, facing fierce attacks from opponents over his leftist views, associations, and policy proposals, while also causing divisions within the Democratic Party and attracting national attention and threats from Republicans.
The NYC mayoral race is tightening with one week left, showing a lead for Zohran Mamdani but with Andrew Cuomo consolidating support among voters without a candidate. Early voting indicates high turnout, especially among older voters, and the race remains highly competitive, making it unpredictable how it will conclude.
The article discusses how Donald Trump is influencing the New York mayoral race, supporting certain candidates and opposing others, notably targeting Democratic frontrunner Mamdani, amid concerns about legal and political implications for the city.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor and the first Muslim to run for the position, condemned recent racist and Islamophobic attacks against him, emphasizing the ongoing discrimination Muslims face in NYC. His comments came amid political tensions involving former Gov. Cuomo, who criticized Mamdani's stance on various issues, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, and accused him of playing the victim. Mamdani highlighted the rise of Islamophobia post-9/11 and the importance of unity and understanding among New Yorkers as the city approaches its mayoral election.
Zohran Mamdani gained attention during the NYC mayoral debate for his calm demeanor, strong focus on affordability, and memorable one-liners, positioning himself as the front-runner against more experienced opponents like Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's performance emphasized his stance on issues like housing, mass transit, and immigrant support, while also showcasing his on-camera confidence. The debate highlighted the contrast between Mamdani's progressive platform and Cuomo's experience, with Mamdani maintaining a lead in the race.
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic NYC mayoral candidate, publicly apologized on Fox News for past criticisms of the NYPD, expressing a desire to work with officers and repair relationships, while also addressing broader political issues and his stance on police reform.
Helena Moreno, a Democrat and city council member, won the New Orleans mayoral race with 55% of the vote, succeeding LaToya Cantrell amid her turbulent term and federal corruption charges. Moreno's platform focused on public safety and city services, and she will take office in January.
Austin Beutner, a former supporter and leader of LA's public schools, is expected to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, amid the city's ongoing struggles and her recent political vulnerabilities.