Politics Jun 23 Watch 8:29 New York City mayoral primary could forecast the future for Democrats Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a… By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Politics Jun 23 How ranked choice voting in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary works One downside of the system is it makes it tough to forecast a winner before the vote count is complete. That means people shouldn't expect to learn who won on election night. By David B. Caruso, Associated Press
Politics Nov 02 Mayoral races could be huge milestones for Asian Americans These candidacies signal just how large the Asian American and Pacific Islander electorate has multiplied with more feeling empowered to be a voice in the political fray. By Terry Tang, Associated Press
Politics Sep 27 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass enters race for Los Angeles mayor Her candidacy announced Monday could set milestones as the city’s first female and second Black mayor. Bass was on President Joe Biden’s short list when he was considering a vice presidential pick. By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Jul 06 Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in New York City’s mayoral race By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Adams triumphed over a large field in New York's first major race to use ranked choice voting including former city sanitation commissioner Kathryn Garcia, civil rights lawyer Maya Wiley and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Continue reading
Apr 03 Chicago elects 1st black female and 1st openly gay mayor By Sara Burnett, Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor who'd never been elected to public office, defeated Cook County Board President and longtime City Council member Toni Preckwinkle. Continue reading
Apr 02 Chicago voters head to the polls to elect first black woman mayor By Herbert G. McCann, Associated Press Voters will choose between Lori Lightfoot, who had served as an assistant U.S. attorney, and former schoolteacher Toni Preckwinkle. Continue reading