New York’s Court of Appeals, the top bench in the state, sided with Republicans in a 2022 case that threw out Democratic maps. But the makeup of the court has become friendlier to the left since then, and the judges sided with Democrats in a different redistricting case in 2024.

After Sean Ryan’s swearing‑in as Buffalo’s new mayor, voters will soon decide who fills his former State Senate seat.

Victories in November have caused a cascade of openings in the state Legislature, necessitating four special elections on Feb. 3. With early voting starting Saturday, frigid temperatures and a major snowstorm could mean a slow start at the ballot box.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has delivered her State of the State address, pitching proposals to fight President Donald Trump's agenda while also moving to capture progressive excitement surrounding May

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a swath of proposals aimed at tackling the state’s affordability crisis, tapping into a message that catapulted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to City Hall as she seeks reelection in November.

NEW YORK (WBNG) — New York’s Democratic senators are pushing for legislation they say will make elections safer. Senator Lea Webb said the goal of the legislative package is to address deceptive practices, stop voter suppression and protect poll workers.

Bill Maher called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani a "straight up communist" on "Real Time" Friday, warning Democrats will "lose more elections" if they try and deny it.

UTICA, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon of the 119th district has announced she will not seek re-election. Buttenschon, a democrat, has been in the Assembly since January of 2019. Below is her full statement.