In the New York City mayoral race, things are heating up. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, is giving Andrew Cuomo, the 67-year-old former governor, a run for his money. A recent poll shows they're neck and neck, with Mamdani even pulling ahead when considering ranked-choice voting. Ranked-choice voting is a new system where voters pick their top five candi...
Brad Lander, NYC's Comptroller, is making waves in the mayoral race. He's not the top pick in polls, but he's got a fresh boost from an unusual source. A group of New Yorkers, picked by The New York Times, ranked him as their favorite candidate. This isn't a typical endorsement, but it's got Lander feeling optimistic. He thinks it's a game-changer, turning the race i...
June is shaping up to be a crucial month for politics. Three major races are heating up, and each has its own unique twists and turns. Let`s dive in. First up, New Jersey. The Garden State is set to pick its gubernatorial candidates on June 10. The Republican side seems pretty clear. Jack Ciattarelli is the front-runner, especially after President Trump gave him a t...
Andrew Cuomo is currently leading in the polls for the Democratic primary race for New York City mayor. This is not the first time he has run for office. He has a political background, having previously served as the governor of New York. He has been known to be ambitious. This has led some to believe that he might have bigger plans than just being ...
Oakland is at a crucial point. Two strong candidates are vying for the mayor's seat. Barbara Lee, a seasoned politician, is back in her hometown. She wants to bring her decades of experience to the city. Lee has a long history in politics, starting in Sacramento and moving to Washington. She is known for her stands on racial justice and antiwar causes. Her most famou...
Oakland, California, is at a crossroads. The city, known for its vibrant culture and progressive values, is grappling with serious issues. Crime and homelessness have reached alarming levels, pushing residents to demand change. The recall of Mayor Sheng Thao in November was a clear sign of the public's frustration. Now, voters are considering Barbara Lee, a well-know...
Andrew Cuomo's political comeback has begun. He announced his run for New York City mayor. This has sparked a lot of questions. Is he a good choice for the city? The answer is not clear. Cuomo's political journey has been full of ups and downs. He was once a powerful governor. He resigned in 2021. Why? There were serious allegations against him. A re...
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president of the New England Patriots Foundation and has a long history in Bosto...
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t new for Stringer; he’s proposed similar ideas before. But this time,...
As I watched the news unfold, I couldn't help but feel a mix of shock and validation. Eric Adams, the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal corruption charges, had been accused of five counts of bribery, wire fraud, and solicitation of donations from foreign nationals. I had seen this coming. During our 2021 mayoral debate, I had r...