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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race by a double-digit margin despite intense negative campaigning from opponents and media outlets, with his popularity driven by his focus on affordability, immigrant rights, and authenticity, gaining support from diverse voters and even some establishment figures like Governor Hochul.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Muslim immigrant and democratic socialist, is a rising contender in New York City's mayoral race, challenging establishment figures like Andrew Cuomo. His campaign emphasizes affordability, immigrant rights, and direct communication through social media, resonating with young voters amid a tense political climate marked by recent ICE arrests and debates over Democratic Party betrayal. If elected, Mamdani aims to implement policies to make the city more affordable and protect its immigrant communities, positioning himself as a transformative figure at a critical political juncture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Marianne Williamson has ended her 2024 Democratic presidential bid after poor showings in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, emphasizing the beauty in endings in a YouTube video. The author and activist, who also ran for president in 2020, criticized Democrats for focusing on an anti-Trump narrative and highlighted socioeconomic inequality as a cornerstone of her campaign. She called for a legal fund for victims of police brutality, declared a national climate emergency, and advocated for halting new fossil fuel projects.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Bernardo Arévalo, the progressive candidate, has been confirmed as the winner of Guatemala's presidential election, but his political party, Seed Movement, has been suspended by another government body. Arévalo's victory has been marred by legal challenges and allegations of irregularities. While he is set to take office on January 14, it remains uncertain if his party's lawmakers will be able to take their seats in Congress. Arévalo has called the suspension ruling legally void and plans to appeal it. The suspension comes after a tumultuous election that tested Guatemala's democracy and saw attempts to undermine Arévalo's path to power.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Actor Hill Harper, known for his roles in TV shows like "The Good Doctor" and "CSI: NY," has announced his candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat from Michigan, joining a crowded Democratic primary race. Harper, a first-time political candidate, aims to position himself as the most progressive candidate in the field, advocating for universal healthcare, ending the filibuster, climate justice, and economic dignity. He faces tough competition from Rep. Elissa Slotkin, who has already raised significant funds for her campaign. If elected, Harper would join a Senate with only three Black members and no Black women. Michigan is a key battleground state for Democrats in the upcoming Senate elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Progressive candidate Brandon Johnson has won the Chicago mayoral election, defeating his opponent Paul Vallas. Johnson, a Cook county board commissioner, led with 51.4% of the votes, while Vallas had 48.6%. The election had pitted two Democrats from opposite ends of the party's spectrum against each other, with public safety being the main issue. Johnson's victory was seen as a boost for the defund the police movement. Despite a sleepy election day turnout, young voters turned out in high numbers, possibly spurring the boost for Johnson.