After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.

A change in New York election law means that most elections for town and county offices will shift from odd to even years starting in 2026, placing local candidates on the ballot in the same year with those seeking election to state and federal offices.

A legal fight over how New York schedules local elections just took a new turn. A coalition of political parties, local governments, candidates, and voters has filed an amended federal complaint challenging the state’s Even Year Election Law,

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is prepared to implement his socialist agenda as New York City's mayor, promising rent freezes and free childcare after his historic victory.

This week on Empire State Weekly, with the November 2026 midterm elections in mind, candidates announced runs for New York’s 21st Congressional District.

This year’s elections offered early signs of what to expect in next year’s midterms. After much of the country shifted rightward last year, Democrats got a much-needed shot in the arm with a string of impressive victories.