Articles About Elections
Small donors flock to Liu campaign
Undeterred by a campaign scandal, modest contributors have a big impact on the comptroller's prospects for mayor ⧸ Full Story
A losing battle in the mayoral race
From Albanese to Weiner, candidates vie for the position of top underdog ⧸ Full Story
The secret superpowers of borough presidents
Why so many people want a job the Supreme Court said had to be almost powerless ⧸ Full Story
Newspaper gives vote of approval to paying political candidates
In local races, Queens Tribune endorses most clients of its affiliated campaign consulting firm ⧸ Full Story
The mayoral money game
As the race for City Hall heats up, candidates cultivate distinct bases for fundraising ⧸ Full Story
Could 2013 be the year…
With a new year on the horizon, New York World reporters share a big story they each expect to be covering ⧸ Full Story
Unpopular vote
Advocates and public officials call for shakeup in recruitment and training of poll workers ⧸ Full Story
The high cost of winning (and losing)
Independent campaign spending unleashed by Citizens United reshapes the State Senate ⧸ Full Story
Multiple political party disorder
Newly elected Democratic State Senator Simcha Felder endorsed Romney for president, and which party he'll caucus with is anyone's guess ⧸ Full Story
Democracy and disaster on Staten Island
In storm-stricken beach areas, passions about the reasons to vote — and not vote — run strong ⧸ Full Story
The toughest Election Day
Coverage from the five boroughs as a storm-shocked city heads to the polls ⧸ Full Story
Declarations of independent spenders
New York City's bold new campaign finance disclosure rules get their first test this Election Day ⧸ Full Story
Ten sure things on Election Day
New York City's congressional delegation is destined for reelection. But what have members been able to accomplish in a sharply divided Capitol? ⧸ Full Story
Power out at HQ, Board of Elections scrambles to prepare for Tuesday
Absentee ballots sent out by overnight mail; plans for tent polling places where needed ⧸ Full Story
And the race goes on (slowly)
Candidates continue to campaign in a competitive Bronx contest for City Council ⧸ Full Story
City board ‘confident’ polls will be ready on Election Day
Board of Elections rescheduling equipment deliveries, assessing Sandy's impact on poll sites ⧸ Full Story
Bloomberg’s Maine man
Senate candidate Angus King says New York City mayor's pledge of Super PAC support came out of the blue ⧸ Full Story
Council to Board of Elections: Poll yourselves together
The party-appointed board faces demands for better ballots and public transparency ⧸ Full Story
Advantage: Seniors
Private Medicare program at heart of presidential campaign battle proves popular with New York’s elderly ⧸ Full Story
Between the lines
Shifting Assembly and Senate districts sow confusion for primaries ⧸ Full Story