#democratic-primary

#democratic-primary

"I'm running for state Senate because the people of Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights deserve bold, values-driven leadership that listens, collaborates, and delivers."

"It creates a little bit of a limbo situation," said Tony Thurmond, the state superintendent of public instruction who launched his gubernatorial campaign in 2023.

Buffy Wicks has successfully championed a new bill that streamlines environmental reviews for infill housing development, aiming to address housing shortages and reduce costs in urban areas.

Zohran Mamdani's candidacy and performance signal a major shift in how Democratic voters, including Jews, perceive criticism of Israel in political primaries.

Trump suggested Mamdani was an extreme candidate while criticizing the state lawmaker's personal appearance.

"What we're most proud of is that Andrew Cuomo is down right now. We are saying we want something different: a different messenger and message."

Ty Hankerson is leading the Democratic Primary with 34.8% of the vote, showing significant support against four competitors in a competitive race.

Chou expressed how his experiences as a firefighter motivated him to effect change, noting, 'Seeing people on their worst day made me realize how I can influence policy.'

"We made history, said John Wahlmeier, a Hoylman-Sigal supporter, but we made it with somebody who's proactive and absolutely wonderful."

Bragg won over 70% of the vote in the Democratic primary, reflecting his popularity due to high-profile prosecutions and reformist policies.