A recent ruling out of a Virginia state court could add to the list of gun measures Democrats will seek to pass should they retake trifecta control of the state this November.| The Reload
"Several critical policy areas deserve far more attention in this mayoral race, particularly when it comes to environmental justice in frontline communities, which are mainly in the outer boroughs." The post Opinion: What NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Are Missing on Climate appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
"The next mayor’s commitment to public safety shouldn’t be measured by how many people they jail, but by how they prevent harm before it happens, and reduce incarceration as a result." The post Opinion: The Next Mayor’s Test is Closing Rikers— Public Safety Demands It appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
Eric Adams is considering appointing new members to the Rent Guidelines Board before his term expires, which could make it harder for frontrunner Zohran Mamdani to fulfill his promise to freeze rent for the city’s 2 million stabilized tenants. If Adams makes those appointments, it would leave the board split, sources say. The post Can Eric Adams Really Block a Mamdani Rent Freeze? appeared first on City Limits.| City Limits
"The private sector can bring creative solutions, technical expertise, flexibility and long-term commitment that are often difficult to marshal within traditional public systems."| City Limits
NORFOLK, Virginia — Scandal-plagued attorney general candidate Jay Jones made a brief but surprise appearance at Saturday’s rally in Norfolk, where Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger campaigned alongside former President Barack Obama. Jones drew applause as he outlined what he said would be a more aggressive approach to challenging the Trump administration in court if […]| Washington Examiner
NEWARK, New Jersey — Kitchen-table issues are at the center of the New Jersey gubernatorial election, as former state Reps. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Jack Ciattarelli (R-NJ) each argue that they have what it takes to address voters’ economic concerns in the most competitive bellwether contest of 2025. New polling released ahead of next Tuesday’s election shows […]| Washington Examiner
With Election Day approaching, Jackson County officials say early voting turnout is steady and expected to rise heading into the final weekend. Amanda Allen, director of the Jackson County Board of Elections, said turnout is typical for a municipal cycle, which tends to draw fewer voters than federal contests. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, […]| The Western Carolina Journalist
Jackson county residents who live within the lines of Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster, Forest Hills and Highlands are choosing the town representatives – mayors and town council representatives. The early voting period ends Saturday at 3 p.m. This is important for residents who are not registered. The early voting period allows for same day registration and […]| The Western Carolina Journalist
Ballotpedia is covering contested special elections for one congressional district and 23 state legislative districts on Nov. 4. Congressional special election Amanda Edwards (D), Jolanda Jones (D), Christian Menefee (D), Carmen Montiel (R), and 12 other candidates are running in a special election to succeed former Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas) in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. […]| Ballotpedia News
There are more write-in candidates running for this police oversight body than those listed on the ballot. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Who’s running for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners?| Outlier Media
Which candidate has the best plan to improve Detroit’s neighborhoods? Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Here’s where Sheffield, Kinloch stand on affordability, safety, housing| Outlier Media
Voters will decide contested seats in five districts and two at-large races. Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Here are the Detroit City Council candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot| Outlier Media
Voters in the Mississippi Delta will choose a new senator for Mississippi Senate District 24, which includes Leflore County and parts of Tallahatchie and Panola counties, on Nov. 4. Six candidates are running to replace outgoing Sen. David Jordan, a Democrat. The post Delta Voters to Elect a New State Senator on Nov. 4, Amid Concerns Over Hospitals, Health and Crime appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.| Mississippi Free Press
The Knicks demanded that the Mamdani campaign remove all of the team's intellectual property from campaign and promotional material.| Washington Examiner
If only… I got some emails today that set off alarm bells. In California, Governor Hairgel has put a deceptive ballot measure called Prop 50 on the November Ballot. He is calling it the anti-Election rigging measure, when it will do just that. It disbands the citizens redistricting commission and adopts maps drawn by political […]| Right On Daily
Blogger's Note: There is a glossary of terms at the end of this post, so that those not 100% up to speed can get a refresher on the terms and players involved. I have been silent on the drama surrounding the upcoming CAGOP convention / inner workings of the CAGOP for quite a while. I have been so| Right On Daily
The progressive Working Families Party may offer some clues. The party, which has supported AOC and other left-leaning candidates, has endorsed Lander,| Bronx Times
A total of 59 candidates, including 15 incumbents, are on the ballot in 21 races for mayor, city council president, all 15 city council seats, and the four even-numbered Atlanta Board of Education seats.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch won Detroit’s mayoral primary. They’ll face off in the general election on Nov. 4.| Outlier Media
Ranked-Choice Voting Spurs a New Era of Collaborative Campaigning Between Adrienne Adams and Zohran Mamdani in New York City Race for Mayor| Ms. Magazine
