New York City’s CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.
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Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Mamdani, a democratic socialist and state assemblymember, will make history as the first Muslim and South Asian person — as well as the youngest in over a century — to serve as New York City mayor.
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Zohran Mamdani on his run for NYC mayor, taxing the rich and tackling hate head-on
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his vision for the city and his surprise win in last week’s Democratic primary on Morning Edition.
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4 things to know about Zohran Mamdani, presumptive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old state assembly member and democratic socialist, came in first in Tuesday’s ranked-choice primary. Here’s what to know about his policies, personal life and past.
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J.D. Vance’s half-brother advances in his uphill quest to become Cincinnati’s mayor
Cory Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, says he was inspired to enter the race after his half-brother’s inauguration. A Republican last ran for Cincinnati mayor, unsuccessfully, in 2009.
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Brett Smiley wins Providence mayoral primary election
Smiley ran on a campaign to improve quality of life in the city. He pulled ahead with nearly 42% of the vote, triumphing over his two opponents.
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Providence Mayor Elorza tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor is awaiting a PCR test to confirm the results.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Now that we political junkies have spent a year or so obsessing about the Rhode Island primary, there’s just a bit more than seven weeks until Rhode…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Will Gender and Trump Play in RI Governor Campaign?
From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
