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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win could change New York politics, 2026 elections

Mamdani, a democratic socialist in the state Assembly, will become New York City's first Muslim mayor and its first mayor of South Asian descent. Read More

Three questions for 2026: From the Politics Desk

The proposal was the idea of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. He shopped it around to Democratic senators before it was rolled out and spoke ... Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

But for now, Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting battle as they set their sights on reclaiming the House majority in 2026. Read More

Understanding the Direction of NYC Politics Today

The political landscape in NYC is evolving rapidly, with major implications for residents and governance. This report explores key trends, policy debates, and potential outcomes for the city. Read More

New NYC mayor sparks Southern drama, political shade. What to know

The outcome of the New York City mayoral race is making waves across the country, including in some southern states like Texas and Florida. Ahead of Election Day, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to ... Read More

Fox News Voter Poll — Change candidate Mamdani defeats legacy political figures

A Fox News Voter Poll of more than 4,700 registered voters in New York City provides new insights into Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani's victory. Read More

What to know about today’s key races, from NYC’s mayoral race to history in the making in Virginia

Elections in multiple states on Tuesday are set to gauge how voters feel in the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency — and whether Democrats have improved their standing with the midterm ... Read More

Mamdani and Cuomo face off as New York City chooses new mayor, while Sliwa hopes for an upset

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country Tuesday as they choose the next mayor to run the nation’s ... Read More

This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future. Read More

Jewish groups issue post-election warning to Mamdani as he prepares to lead New York City

Jewish organizations expressed deep concerns after Zohran Mamdani's win regarding his Israel stance and refusal to condemn the term "globalize the intifada." ... Read More

What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

But either way – responding to crisis or finding a public change of heart – is a reminder that voters are the ultimate arbiters in a functioning democracy. Today, as in late-19th-century America, ... Read More

Katie Wilson, a Political Newcomer, Is Elected Mayor in Seattle

Ms. Wilson, a self-described socialist, joined the race after Mayor Bruce Harrell opposed taxing high-income residents to finance construction of new housing. Read More