Traditional candidate defeats sitting progressive in Pittsburgh mayoral primary
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey was removed from office on Tuesday after a significant primary challenge from Corey O’Connor. O’Connor, who is the son of a former mayor, had backing from some traditional democratic elements as well as certain Republicans. Interestingly, this race captured attention, as it marked one of the more competitive moments for the […]
Andrew Cuomo reduces his backing for charter schools in mayoral campaign
Cuomo Unveils 25-Point Education Plan Former Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced a 25-point education plan on Tuesday. This initiative seems to bring back certain policies favored by the New York Teachers Union while appearing to reduce support for charter schools that some labor groups criticize. Cuomo’s campaign for New York City mayor didn’t specifically mention charter […]
Pittsburgh mayoral contest intensifies as progressive Gainey competes against challenger O’Connor
The mayoral election in Pittsburgh has typically lacked competitiveness along partisan lines since the 1930s. However, with Democrats at a pivotal point, attention turns to how the city will shift in Tuesday’s primary. Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey, seen as a progressive candidate, faces strong opposition from Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor in this primary for […]
NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani leads ‘BDS’ chant and criticizes officials for visiting Israel in old video
Zohran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor, has recently been spotlighted due to a video where he passionately led chants for the BDS movement, which advocates for boycotting Israel. This video surfaced just hours before an Israeli Day parade in Manhattan, drawing significant attention. During a pro-Palestinian rally on May 11, 2021, near the Israeli consulate […]
Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in NYC declines to sign resolutions that condemn the Holocaust and support Israel.
Socialist lawmaker Zohran Mamdani opted not to endorse two resolutions acknowledging Israel and the Holocaust. This comes as state legislators seek to represent cities with significant Jewish populations, the largest outside Israel. This week, Mamdani abstained from a resolution commemorating the 77th anniversary of Israel. He also declined to support a measure last year that […]
NYC official seeks to stop Cuomo from using taxpayer money in mayoral campaign: ‘Not following the rules’
A city council member is pushing to prevent former Governor Andrew Cuomo from receiving public matching funds for his mayoral campaign. Council member Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn) urged the Campaign Finance Committee (CFB) to deny taxpayer money to Cuomo, accusing him of violating campaign rules through an “amendment” of a Super PAC and possibly running an […]
Zohran Mamdani receives endorsement from Jamaal Bowman in the NYC mayoral race.
Jamal Bowman’s Endorsement Sparks Controversy in Mayoral Race On Wednesday, former Congressman Jamal Bowman endorsed Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist running for mayor, but the decision has drawn criticism, particularly regarding Bowman’s past affiliations. Bowman’s two terms representing the Bronx and Westchester County came to an end after he pleaded guilty to accidentally pulling a […]
Cuomo leads NYC mayoral polls despite challenges with campaign funding
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo seems to be gearing up for a run as a Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City. Recent polling from Marist College indicates that Cuomo is ahead with 44% of the vote, significantly surpassing his closest competitor, Zohran Mamdani, who has 22%. This lead has been consistent across […]
Cuomo leads in NYC mayoral primary, but Mamdani is favored by younger Democrats: poll
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is maintaining a significant lead heading into the Democratic mayoral primary next month. However, his competitor, Zoran Mamdani, appears to have an advantage among younger voters, particularly those under 45. According to a recent poll conducted by Marist University Institute of Public Opinion, Cuomo is supported by 37% of Democratic voters, […]
Democrat defeats sitting Republican in Omaha mayoral election
John Ewing Jr., the treasurer of Douglas County, Nevada, has unseated incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a significant win for Democrats during President Trump’s second term. Ewing, a former police chief in Omaha, is set to make history as the city’s first Black mayor. Although he is officially an independent, he effectively denied Stothert […]