For New York Metropolis mayoral candidates, the longer term might hinge on ranked ballots

For New York Metropolis mayoral candidates, the longer term might hinge on ranked ballots

New York City is using ranked-choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election on Tuesday, and it could have a big impact on the outcome given the striking contrast between the two top-polling candidates: Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. The current mayor, Eric Adams, is not in the primary. The ex-Democrat still plans to run in the … Read more

Virginia’s trailblazing candidates for governor put together to battle over the financial system, abortion and Trump

Virginia’s trailblazing candidates for governor put together to battle over the financial system, abortion and Trump

Tuesday is primary day in Virginia — but the general election matchup for the commonwealth’s highest office is already set. Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former U.S. representative, and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the state’s lieutenant governor, have known for months that they would face off against each other in the race to succeed Republican Gov. Glenn … Read more

How the candidates are dealing with Trump and extra

How the candidates are dealing with Trump and extra

The matchup in New Jersey’s race for governor is officially set — and Tuesday’s primaries also laid down big indicators about the state of both political parties after the first major intraparty contests since the 2024 election. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former state legislator, easily won his party’s primary with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, underscoring … Read more