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politics1 day ago

Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid, a potential Democrats’ path to 2026 majority

Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a bid for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat, a major Democratic recruitment win that could reshape the 2026 map as she faces Sen. Dan Sullivan in a ranked-choice race; she’s backed by Senate Dem leader Schumer while facing GOP headwinds and opposing endorsements, with Murkowski backing Sullivan and NRSC attacks signaling a tough, high-stakes contest that could still elevate Alaska’s role in the majority fight.

via Politico|
#alaska#dan-sullivan#mary-peltola
local-politics2 months ago

Jacob Frey secures third term as Minneapolis mayor amid election updates

Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor in a ranked-choice voting election, defeating Omar Fateh with 50.03% of the vote in the final round, amid a record-high voter turnout. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, will serve a third term, while Fateh, a democratic socialist and Somali American, acknowledged the campaign's impact on the city's political narrative.

via AP News|
#election-results#jacob-frey#local-politics
politics6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Primary Amid Backlash and Labor Support

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and New York State assemblyman, won the Democratic primary for NYC mayor with 56% of the vote, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, and now advances to the general election against incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and other candidates. Mamdani's victory was bolstered by strategic left-wing endorsements and effective use of ranked-choice voting, reflecting a shift in NYC's political landscape. Despite his win, he faces potential challenges related to his stance on Israel and ongoing political dynamics.

via The New York Times|
#andrew-cuomo#democratic-primary#nyc-mayoral-primary
politics6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani's Surprise Win in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

In the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani declared victory after leading in initial votes, with Andrew Cuomo conceding before the ranked-choice votes are fully counted. The race will be decided in a later round of vote tabulation scheduled for July 1, with the winner to be certified by July 15.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#cuomo-concession#democratic-primary#mamdani-victory
politics6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race Amid Tight Contest and Cuomo's Concession

Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democrat and potential first Muslim mayor of NYC, appears to be leading in the Democratic primary, with incumbent Andrew Cuomo conceding and possibly running as an independent in the general election. Mamdani's campaign gained momentum through grassroots support and progressive endorsements, challenging the establishment-backed Cuomo.

via The Guardian|
#andrew-cuomo#nyc-mayoral-primary#politics
politics6 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Defeats Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist, won the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who conceded the race. Mamdani's campaign focused on affordability and progressive policies, and he is set to be the first South Asian and Muslim mayor of NYC. The general election remains uncertain, with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams running as an independent and Cuomo considering an independent run.

via The 19th News|
#andrew-cuomo#democratic-socialist#nyc-mayoral-primary
politics6 months ago

Tight NYC Mayoral Race Highlights Key Political Shifts

New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary is a tight race primarily between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani, with the outcome uncertain until July 1 due to ranked-choice voting. The race has been chaotic, influenced by issues like the city’s cost-of-living crisis, political scandals, and high temperatures affecting voter turnout. Campaigns are heavily focused on voter mobilization, endorsements, and strategic alliances, with the city awaiting the final results.

via The New York Times|
#cuomo#election-results#mamdani