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Monday, September 7, 2026
 
Vol. 21, No. 1451
 
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 INCUMBENTS
NYC Mayor
NY Gov
Lt. Governor
NY Senate
County Exec
Congress
NY Atty Gen
NY Comptroller
NYS
NYS Sen Harckham
Westchester DA
Westchester
NY State Senate
Assembly Speaker
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 ELECTION NEWS
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 ISSUES
Indian Point
Voting Issues
 DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA
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INCUMBENTS

New York City Mayor

  1. Mamdani’s $4 billion road to nowhere - New York Daily News, (Bill de Blasio), September 5, 2026
  2. Exclusive | Land of the freeloader: Number of NYC homeless shelters surged by 50% in four years - New York Post, (Eric Adams), September 5, 2026
  3. Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on Zohran Mamdani: Overall I give him very high marks - CNBC, (Bill de Blasio), September 4, 2026
  4. Eric Adams Hops on a Citi Bike in Yesterday's Clothes After Celebrating 66th Birthday - Complex, (Eric Adams), September 4, 2026
New York Governor

  1. Trump Criticizes New York Governor Kathy Hochul Over Hijab During Visit to Islamic Center - ShiaWaves, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
  2. Gov. highlights historic Pre-K expansion at elementary school visit - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
  3. Guide to NY's high-stakes elections | House control and key state races - Times Herald-Record, (Kathy Hochul; Andrew Cuomo), September 6, 2026
  4. Brooklyn Neighborhoods Heat Up Ahead of November Election - BKReader, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
  5. Recapping a tense week in the race for N.Y. governor - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), September 6, 2026
  6. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes back against federal move affecting Americans with disabilities - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
  7. New York City implements AI restrictions for K-12 - thecentersquare.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
  8. Overdose deaths down 45% statewide, Hochul says - WWNY, (Kathy Hochul), September 5, 2026
  9. Press Release: Nick Langworthy Announces $76.2 Million Rural Health Care Investment in New York - Quiver Quantitative, (Nick Langworthy), September 4, 2026
  10. What's at stake in NY's midterm elections in 2026 - Lohud, (Andrew Cuomo), September 4, 2026
  11. Kathy Hochul’s Empty Pledge on Energy Affordability - City Journal, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
  12. Retired police demand Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani skip 9/11 ceremony - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
  13. Matinecock Court ribbon-cutting highlights long struggle for affordable housing - Long Island Business News, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
  14. Gov. Hochul, Hillary Clinton and many more pay tribute to Gloria Steinem - nydailynews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
  15. NY Gov Hochul blasts Bruce Blakeman for ramping up ‘hijab Hochul’ attack: ‘Reprehensible’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 4, 2026
New York Senate

  1. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Strip Tax Breaks From ‘Discriminatory’ Private Schools: ‘Assault on American Education’ - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), September 6, 2026
  2. Schumer talks Medicare funding at Adirondack Medical Center - dailygazette.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 6, 2026
  3. Gillibrand, Morelle look to block renaming of Lake Ontario - Finger Lakes Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 5, 2026
  4. Gillibrand to introduce bill in Senate to ban renaming of Lake Ontario - Orleans Hub, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 5, 2026
  5. Democrats wield gas price spikes as sharp midterm weapons - The National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  6. Chuck Schumer calls for investigation into US terrorist attack on wedding ceremony in Iran - ABNA English, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  7. Schumer announces funding to remediate infrastructure on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  8. Group of American automakers request a permanent ban on Chinese-made cars - WJAR, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  9. Schumer Says Pentagon Pushed Calverton PFAS Cleanup to 2039 - The South Shore Press, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  10. US law enforcement group moves to ‘neutral’ position on CLARITY Act - tradingview.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  11. Ted Cruz names ‘most powerful Democrat’ as he warns socialist rise has paralyzed bipartisanship - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), September 5, 2026
  12. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand On Secretary Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027 Says, Secretary Hegseth Has Left Our Military Rudderless, Pushed Out Our Best And Brightest Service Members, and Embarrassed Our Military - Sierra Sun Times, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 4, 2026
  13. Congressman Morelle, Senator Gillibrand introduce bill to reverse Lake Ontario renaming executive order - WHEC.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 4, 2026
  14. Repairs efforts at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base set to receive $650K - WPTZ, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  15. Schumer: Funding on the way for aging infrastructure at former Plattsburgh Air Force base - WCAX, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  16. Chuck Schumer Says 'This Is the Best Trump Can Do' as Gas Prices Rip: 'Families Are Begging for Relief' - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  17. Democrats wield gas price spikes as sharp midterm weapons - WKRC, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  18. Group of American automakers request a permanent ban on Chinese-made cars - National Desk, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  19. A Progressive Perspective: Democrats Need to Tell Us How they are Going Fix Things - Trentonian, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  20. Schumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race - WAMC, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  21. Senior Senator calls for investigation into US attack on wedding ceremony - Pars Today, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  22. Chuck Schumer Slams Trump’s ‘Assault on Education’ as Treasury Moves To Strip Tax-Exempt Status of 'Discr - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
  23. Chuck Schumer Says 'This Is the Best Trump Can Do' as Gas Prices Rip: 'Families Are Begging for Relief' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 4, 2026
New York Attorney General

  1. Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis - foxnews.com, (Letitia James), September 6, 2026
  2. Letitia James shredded for probing cops who stopped Time Square killer: 'That approach fails everyone' - foxnews.com, (Letitia James), September 6, 2026
  3. Trump lawyers target what Letitia James won’t say about evidence in $450M case - Fox News, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  4. NY AG Letitia James joins lawsuit against Trump admin over transgender care - Times Herald-Record, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  5. Letitia James whistleblower claims of targeting President Trump could be federal crimes - Fox Business, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  6. Surveillance pricing: When your personal data is turned against you - San Antonio Express-News, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  7. New scams are targeting school loan repayment, attorney general says - timesunion.com, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  8. They selected Trump, then searched for a crime: Letitia James whistleblower exposes legal malpractice - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  9. Trump says Michael Cohen ‘recanted’ criminal testimony and asks New York to drop ‘any remnant’ of case - Washington Examiner, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
  10. AG Office Whistleblower Uncovers Letitia James Scandal - American Center for Law and Justice, (Letitia James), September 4, 2026
Incumbents NY State

  1. Attorney General James Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Dangerous Mail-in Voting Rule, Attorney General: New York, September 4, 2026
  2. Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Charles Butler, Attorney General: New York, September 4, 2026
  3. Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Paul Alvarez, Attorney General: New York, September 4, 2026
New York State Senate

  1. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Distributes 600+ Backpacks to Support Students Across Westchester - yonkerstimes.com, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), September 4, 2026
Assembly Speaker

  1. $2.8 million in state funding given to Rockland County first responder agencies - News12 | Hudson Valley, (Carl Heastie), September 5, 2026
  2. Assembly Speaker delivers $2.8 million to Rockland ambulance corps - Mid Hudson News, (Carl Heastie), September 4, 2026
  3. Piermont and Spring Valley Receive $2 Million Total - Rockland County Times Newspaper, (Carl Heastie), September 4, 2026
11th Congressional District

  1. Nicole Malliotakis' staffer Thomas Fahmy survives Staten Island lightning strike - Fox Business, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  2. WATCH: Congressional staffer struck by lightning walks away without serious injuries - KATU, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  3. Malliotakis Honors Good Samaritan Who Helped Staffer Struck by Lightning, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis - New York, 11th (R), September 4, 2026
  4. Malliotakis Honors Good Samaritan Who Helped Staffer Struck by Lightning - House.gov, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  5. Malliotakis staffer survives lightning strike, good samaritan honored for helping - Brooklyn Eagle, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  6. A week after terrifying lightning strike, survivor reunites with Staten Island Good Samaritan - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  7. Good Samaritan who aided Staten Island lightning victim to receive recognition | Coming Friday - SILive.com, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026
  8. GOP Congresswoman’s Staffer Struck By Lightning In Terrifying Incident - HuffPost, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 4, 2026

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ISSUES

Voting Issues

  1. Homeland Security Dept. Asks for Inquiries Into Voting Machines - The New York Times, (Voting Machines), September 5, 2026
  2. 🚨Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Democracy Docket, (Voter Intimidation), September 4, 2026

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DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA

Democracy for America

  1. Sign the petition: Protect our freedom to vote before it’s too late! - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), September 5, 2026
  2. JSU panel to examine American democracy for America 250 - The Anniston Star, (Democracy for America), September 4, 2026
  3. Sign the petition: Congress must support transgender youth. - actionnetwork.org, (Democracy for America), September 4, 2026

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FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

  1. “Trump Can’t Call Ballots Mail and Escape the First Amendment”, September 6, 2026
  2. “Integrity on the ballot: Election deniers target secretary of state races in key states”, September 6, 2026
  3. Breaking: DOJ, Once Again Seeking to Leapfrog Over 1st Circuit, Asks Supreme Court Again to Let USPs Implement Its Mail Ballot Restrictions, September 6, 2026
  4. Did Missouri Concede Away Its Redistricting Case on the Shadow Docket?, September 6, 2026
  5. Breaking: Trump DOJ Goes to First Circuit Seeking to Overturn Preliminary Injunction Blocking USPS Mail-in Voting Rule, September 5, 2026
  6. D.C. Circuit, on 2-1 Party Line Vote, Refuses to Put on Hold Lower Court Order Barring Trump Administration from Rolling Out Revised “SAVE” Database to Allow States to to Check Voters’ Citizenship via Bulk Searches, September 5, 2026
  7. “Alaska Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom reverses herself, puts Treg Taylor back in governor’s race”, September 5, 2026
  8. “The mystery behind an audio clip that helped upend a Senate race”, September 5, 2026
  9. Alaska: “Appellate court tosses indictment against Whittier woman in landmark voter misconduct case”, September 5, 2026
  10. Missouri seeks SCOTUS stay in redistricting case, September 5, 2026
  11. Missouri AG Seeks Stay of State Supreme Court Order Requiring Use of Old Congressional Districts (Before New Partisan Gerrymander) in 2026 Midterm Elections, September 5, 2026
  12. District Court, as Expected, Issues Preliminary Injunction in Trump/USPS Mail-In Ballot Case: Why This Should Be an Easy Case for the Supreme Court to Deny a Stay, September 5, 2026
  13. “Justice Department Issues Subpoenas for Voter Data in Nevada”, September 4, 2026
  14. Breaking: Supreme Court, with Only Justice Jackson Noting a Dissent, Says Political Parties Spending in Coordination with Candidates Entitled to Favorable Advertising Rates Available to Candidates, September 4, 2026
  15. Missouri’s Gamesmanship and the Purcell Principle, September 4, 2026
  16. “AI chatbots frequently flub voting questions ahead of midterms, study finds”, September 4, 2026
  17. Republicans on North Carolina Elections Board Approve New Restrictive Mail Ballot Rules; “In split vote, NC approves new mail-in ballot guidelines hours before voting begins”, September 4, 2026
  18. “Court halts ballots while it considers recount of 3-vote Indiana Senate primary”, September 4, 2026
  19. Mismanaged gerrymanders in Virginia, Missouri, September 4, 2026
  20. “Aggressive DHS hunt for voter fraud only finding a handful of possible noncitizen cases”, September 4, 2026
  21. “Democrats mobilize an ‘unprecedented’ defense to combat potential election disruption”, September 4, 2026
  22. “Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’”, September 4, 2026
  23. Todd Cox of LDF Sits Down with Rob Richie for Conversation on the Future of Voting Rights, September 4, 2026
  24. “Beyond District Lines: Rethinking the California Voting Rights Act’s Promise of Fair Representation”, September 4, 2026
  25. “Missouri Supreme Court Orders Initiative Petition Back on November Ballot”, September 4, 2026

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