What elections should you be watching tonight besides the mayoral election?!
Well, I have more than a dozen in mind. Here's my list of the #overlookedelectionstakes, an hour away from polls closing! And follow me here for updates as results come in.
Well, I have more than a dozen in mind. Here's my list of the #overlookedelectionstakes, an hour away from polls closing! And follow me here for updates as results come in.
1️⃣ The Manhattan DA election!
This is a big one. Progressives have been splitting the vote, but will a reform candidate make it after all?
Here's my thread on 5 reasons the race matters. A lot.
This is a big one. Progressives have been splitting the vote, but will a reform candidate make it after all?
Here's my thread on 5 reasons the race matters. A lot.
https://twitter.com/Taniel/status/1407010042549768198
2️⃣ The Buffalo mayoral election!
The incumbent mayor is facing a challenge from the left, supported by DSA & WFP. The mayor's record on policing is a big issue here.
here is some of why it matters: theappeal.org/how-a-troubled…
newrepublic.com/article/162788….
The incumbent mayor is facing a challenge from the left, supported by DSA & WFP. The mayor's record on policing is a big issue here.
here is some of why it matters: theappeal.org/how-a-troubled…
newrepublic.com/article/162788….
3️⃣ Syracuse school board elections!
Bear with me: Police presence in schools is a big matter that's attracted a lot of activism. School boards can decide that. And Syracuse is the latest battleground.
Background:
theappeal.org/politicalrepor…
Bear with me: Police presence in schools is a big matter that's attracted a lot of activism. School boards can decide that. And Syracuse is the latest battleground.
Background:
theappeal.org/politicalrepor…
4️⃣ New York City's council election in District 7!
This council election has drawn a lot of attention, for the crowded field features big ideological contrasts & plenty of debates.
A big preview here: cityandstateny.com/articles/polit…
This council election has drawn a lot of attention, for the crowded field features big ideological contrasts & plenty of debates.
A big preview here: cityandstateny.com/articles/polit…
5️⃣ New York City's council election in District 22!
Tiffany Cabán was a center of progressive attention in 2019 when she nearly won the Queens DA election. Now, she's running for city council.
thecity.nyc/2021/6/21/2254…
Tiffany Cabán was a center of progressive attention in 2019 when she nearly won the Queens DA election. Now, she's running for city council.
thecity.nyc/2021/6/21/2254…
6️⃣ New York City's comptroller election.
In the shadow of the mayor's race, another citywide primary looms with a showdown between the city's left & Dems' moderate faction. nytimes.com/2021/06/19/nyr…
In the shadow of the mayor's race, another citywide primary looms with a showdown between the city's left & Dems' moderate faction. nytimes.com/2021/06/19/nyr…
7️⃣ Westchester County Clerk!
This is the sort of office that usually goes way under-radar, but here a major challenge & political drama around it has helped bring to light its neglected jurisdictions:
cityandstateny.com/articles/polit…
This is the sort of office that usually goes way under-radar, but here a major challenge & political drama around it has helped bring to light its neglected jurisdictions:
cityandstateny.com/articles/polit…
8️⃣ NYC council elections: will there be a strong DSA group?
New York's DSA has endorsed 6 candidates across the city, amid a broader push by left groups to progress on the city council.
Context: nysfocus.com/2021/06/21/dow…
New York's DSA has endorsed 6 candidates across the city, amid a broader push by left groups to progress on the city council.
Context: nysfocus.com/2021/06/21/dow…
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