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Brad Lander, former New York City comptroller and US Democratic House candidate for New York, right, and Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, during a primary election night watch party in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates projected to win NY primaries

All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.

Jun 24

Brad Lander defeats Rep. Goldman in NY-10 Democratic primary, CBS News projects

Brad Lander has defeated two-term incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District.

Jun 24

Micah Lasher, center, democratic candidate in New York's 12th Congressional District, speaks during "NY-12 for Congress: Candidate Forum" at 92NY, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in New York.

Assemblyman Micah Lasher wins Democratic House primary in NY-12, CBS News projects

State Assemblyman Micah Lasher won the crowded primary race for New York's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.

Jun 24

Brad Lander, former New York City comptroller and US Democratic House candidate for New York, from left, State Representative Claire Valdez, a Democrat from New York and US House candidate, Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, US Democratic House candidate for New York, during a "Get Out The Vote" rally ahead of a primary election at Kings Theater in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. New York will hold its primary election on June 23.

Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.

Jun 24

Check New York Primary Day election results

Here are the 2026 Primary Election results for New York races.

Jun 23

Final Weekend Of Early Voting Ahead Of New York Primary Election

Voters head to polls for the primary election in NYC

New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.

Jun 23

Last Day Of Early Voting In New York City Mayoral Primary

How to vote in New York's 2026 primary election

Voting in the 2026 New York primary election gets underway Tuesday.

Jun 23

Mamdani doubles down on AIPAC attacks in New York City primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.

Jun 22

Rep. Dan Goldman on his campaign to fend off challenger Brad Lander

Rep. Dan Goldman is facing Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, in an intense Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.

Jun 21

Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Darializa Avila Chevalier at a rally on June 18, 2026

Sanders, Mamdani rally for left-of-center congressional candidates

Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.

Jun 18

Bayville, N.Y. holds dubious distinction: No one is officially running for mayor

Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.

Jun 16

New York Mayor Mamdani Holds Budget Announcement News Conference

How Mayor Zohran Mamdani could influence NYC's congressional primaries

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.

Jun 9

5 Democrats fighting for right to challenge Lawler in NY-17

Experts predict up to $60 million will be spent this fall on the New York 17th Congressional District race in the northern suburbs.

Jun 9

Brad Lander on his bid to unseat Rep. Dan Goldman, a fellow Democrat

Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.

Jun 7

Check New Jersey Primary Day election results

Here are the results for the Primary Day races in New Jersey.

Jun 2

Early voting begins in Los Angeles for California Proposition 50

How to vote in the New Jersey primary election

A host of candidates are vying for different seats in New Jersey's primary election on Tuesday. Voters can cast their ballot until 8 p.m.

Jun 2

Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress raises questions about primary

With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.

May 15

Ras Baraka cruises to victory, earns fourth term as Newark mayor

The Associated Press projects incumbent Ras Baraka, a progressive Democrat, will win a fourth term as the mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

May 12

Hochul's favorability declines as her numbers against Blakeman improve, poll shows

It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.

May 5

Adrienne Adams on the strength of a "2 moms" ticket in the N.Y. governor's race

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.

Apr 26

House Republicans Meet To Discuss Budget Bill At The US Capitol

Rep. Mike Lawler alleges primary petition fraud in N.Y.-17 race

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.

Apr 22

New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Jack Ciattarelli Votes Ahead Of Election

Early voting starts in N.J. special election for Sherrill's former House seat

Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

Apr 6

Blakeman gaining on Gov. Kathy Hochul in race for governor, poll finds

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.

Mar 31

Bruce Blakeman accepts GOP nomination for New York governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.