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New York Times

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race

Rebecca Bennett, a Democrat, unseated Representative Tom Kean Jr. in a New Jersey swing district. Mr. Kean was absent from Congress for nearly four months while he was treated for depression.

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New York Times

Rebecca Bennett Unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey House Race

New York Times

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated her opponent, Diamant Hysenaj, despite having spent much of this election cycle campaigning for other Democrats across the country.

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New York Times

AOC Is Elected to Fifth Term in New York House District

New York Post

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley in hotly-contested NY House race

Rep. Mike Lawler was first elected to represent New York's 17th Congressional district in 2022.

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New York Post

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley in hotly-contested NY House race

New York Post

Democrats poised to gain control of House after GOP shellacking

The GOP held just 62 seats, while Democrats had taken more than 100 that had been called by the Associated Press by 10 p.m. in the 293 races on the line Tuesday night.

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New York Post

Democrats poised to gain control of House after GOP shellacking

Gothamist

Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

Democrat Rebecca Bennett A newcomer to New Jersey politics, Bennett won in what was once considered a safe Republican district, helping Democrats in their attempt to retake the House of Representatives. [ more › ]

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Gothamist

Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

Gothamist

Mamdani allies Valdez, Avila Chevalier win House seats for New York

Mayor Mamdani endorsed Claire Valdez, Brad Lander and Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress. Their victories signaled the popularity of Mamdani’s brand of politics. [ more › ]

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Gothamist

Mamdani allies Valdez, Avila Chevalier win House seats for New York

New York Times

NYC Voters Pass Ballot Measures That Could Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda

The results could allow Mayor Zohran Mamdani to build housing and bike lanes more quickly.

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NYC Voters Pass Ballot Measures That Could Boost Zohran Mamdani’s Agenda

Gothamist

NYC voters appear poised to approve outdoor dining, bike lane ballot measures

People have drinks at an outdoor dining shed in the Manhattan borough of New York on March 6, 2024. All five proposed changes to the city charter are leading, including measures to streamline outdoor dining permits and speed up bike and bus lane projects. [ more › ]

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NYC voters appear poised to approve outdoor dining, bike lane ballot measures

Gothamist

Remote learning day for NYC schools means remote chance of learning, parents say

The remote day kicked off with a familiar ritual that began in the pandemic: kids struggling to log on. [ more › ]

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Remote learning day for NYC schools means remote chance of learning, parents say

Gothamist

A typo. A missing screw. These are the small snags keeping NYC families in shelters.

Roxy Schweky on a FaceTime call with a city inspector who is reviewing a Bronx apartment. The Mamdani administration says it’s speeding up the city’s rental assistance program. But advocates say a maze of inspections, paperwork and delays is still keeping families in shelters. [ ...

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A typo. A missing screw. These are the small snags keeping NYC families in shelters.

Gothamist

'The Muppets Take Manhattan' in Queens and more November films in NYC

New York City Mayor Ed Koch poses with the Muppets on the set of their movie The Muppets Take Manhattan June 1, 1983 'Remember, remember the 5th of November' - and also all those other days - in theaters this month. [ more › ]

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'The Muppets Take Manhattan' in Queens and more November films in NYC

Gothamist

NYC early voting dips compared to 2025, but spikes in majority-Black districts

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C), New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (R), and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) stand outside Murphy's Sports Bar, on November 1, 2026 in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. Mayor Mamdani's robust support for Gov. Hochul couldn’t quite ...

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NYC early voting dips compared to 2025, but spikes in majority-Black districts

New York Times

Ned Lamont Wins Rare Third Term Against Ryan Fazio in Connecticut Governor Race

Democrats have held the top office in the reliably blue state since 2011, but Mr. Lamont is only the second Connecticut governor to be elected to three consecutive terms.

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Ned Lamont Wins Rare Third Term Against Ryan Fazio in Connecticut Governor Race

New York Post

Exit polls give Karen Bass edge over Nithya Raman as younger voters threaten to shake up LA mayor’s race

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass held a 12-point lead over challenger Nithya Raman in two recent exit polls — but a surge in younger voters could threaten the incumbent’s advantage as the mayoral showdown heads toward its conclusion. Polls obtained by the California Post conducted on Oct. 22 and Nov. ...

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Exit polls give Karen Bass edge over Nithya Raman as younger voters threaten to shake up LA mayor’s race

New York Post

Sherrod Brown kicks Jon Husted's 'great ass' in Ohio Senate race

JD Vance was very active in the race for the US Senate seat he once held.

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Sherrod Brown kicks Jon Husted's 'great ass' in Ohio Senate race

New York Post

Democrat Xavier Becerra coasts to victory in California governor's race after uninspiring campaign

Xavier Becerra went from an afterthought in the polls last spring to California’s next governor Tuesday, beating Republican Steve Hilton after a scandal upended the Democratic field.

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Democrat Xavier Becerra coasts to victory in California governor's race after uninspiring campaign

New York Post

Democrats edging toward Senate control after 'brutal' GOP losses in key states

Democrats quickly racked up dramatic victories Tuesday night in the battle for control of the Senate.

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Democrats edging toward Senate control after 'brutal' GOP losses in key states

Gothamist

Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats

Republican New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew Smalltown Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock’s likely victory could mark a historic night for Democrats. [ more › ]

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Republican Jeff Van Drew concedes NJ congressional seat in surprise victory for Democrats

New York Times

Governor Warns New Jersey Ports to Turn Away Russian Fuel

Gov. Mikie Sherrill sent a letter to 12 port and terminal operators in the state, warning them they “could be subject to millions of dollars in penalties” long after President Trump leaves office.

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Governor Warns New Jersey Ports to Turn Away Russian Fuel

Gothamist

Kathy Hochul re-elected New York governor, defeats Bruce Blakeman

Gov. Hochul has prevailed over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. [ more › ]

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Kathy Hochul re-elected New York governor, defeats Bruce Blakeman

New York Post

James Talarico turns Texas blue with defeat of Republican Ken Paxton

The fresh-faced state legislator ends Texas Democrats' 38-year wait for a Senate election victory.

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James Talarico turns Texas blue with defeat of Republican Ken Paxton

Gothamist

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York state's 17th District speaks to supporters as he concedes the race to Cait Conley at the Hilton hotel during a victory party on Nov. 3, 2026 in Pearl River, New York. Malfunctioning voting machines in Westchester County delayed ballot scanning in ...

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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu