Westchester Political News Sample

INCUMBENTS

New York Governor

1. Bruce Blakeman within single digits of Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: poll - New York Post, (Lee Zeldin; Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
2. Hochul says she will hit the campaign trail with Rep. AOC - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
3. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman slips to single digits in new poll - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
4. Siena poll: Hochul's lead over Blakeman sees little change among likely voters - spectrumlocalnews.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
5. GOP challenger gets within single digits of blue-state gov despite Dem's massive advantage - Fox News, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
6. Bruce Blakeman reveals his feelings about ex-wife’s $18K donation to Kathy Hochul’s campaign - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
7. Hochul leads Blakeman statewide, but Long Island favors him - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
8. N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $42M for youth jobs program aimed at reducing gun violence - SILive.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
9. New York opens AI office as Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs AI kill switch - Beinsure, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
10. Cayuga County Legislature urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign NY data center bill - auburnpub.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
11. Poll: Hochul maintains lead over Blakeman in gubernatorial race - Audacy, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
12. Bruce Blakeman within single digits of Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: poll - Yahoo, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
13. Bruce Blakeman’s Ex-Wife Gave $18K To Hochul Campaign In 2025: Records - DailyVoice.com, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
14. Siena poll: Hochul holds 9-point lead over Blakeman in NY governor’s race - Saratogian, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
15. New Yorkers sound off on Gov race, data centers, and renaming Lake Ontario in latest Siena Poll - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
16. Hochul abruptly fires New York’s top IT boss as reasons for the axing remain a mystery - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
17. Prominent NYC Democrat Bob Holden backs GOP’s Bruce Blakeman over Hochul in ‘public safety’ push: ‘It’s mayhem’ - New York Post, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026
18. New York May Require Monthly Sports Betting Statements - Play USA, (Kathy Hochul), September 23, 2026

1. Vera BENJAMIN Obituary - The Press Democrat, (Brian Benjamin), September 23, 2026

1. Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – live - theguardian.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 23, 2026
2. Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened - theguardian.com, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 23, 2026
3. GOP floods Texas Senate race with cash as Democrats vow to fight for Talarico - Dallas News, (Kirsten Gillibrand), September 23, 2026
4. Schumer presses Thune for vote on chip export bills - Politico, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
5. Chuck Schumer warns Donald Trump on AI, chips - punchbowl.news, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
6. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WIBW, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
7. AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer - theguardian.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
8. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - wafb.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
9. Minority Leader Schumer Calls on President Trump to Block the Sale of American AI Chips to China - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
10. Tech: Schumer puts chip bills in GOP’s court - punchbowl.news, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
11. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warns Trump on China - punchbowl.news, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
12. NY Governor's Race: Hochul Up 19 Points Over Blakeman With The Cost Of Living & Economy Top Of Voters' Minds, Quinnipiac University New York State Poll Finds; Senator Chuck Schumer's Job Approval: 36% - Quinnipiac University Poll, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
13. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KTTC, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
14. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - Action News 5, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
15. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WOWT, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
16. Chuck Schumer Says Senate Heard ‘Nothing But Crickets’ on AI Risk Briefing Request: ‘Maybe Trump’s Not Wo - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
17. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WBRC 6 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
18. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WDAM-TV, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
19. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WRDW, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
20. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - Atlanta News First, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
21. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - 14 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
22. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - fox10tv.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
23. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - FOX5 Vegas, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
24. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KLTV.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
25. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - azfamily.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
26. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WVIR, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
27. Senate Democrats Hold News Conference on AI Export Control Legislation - C-SPAN, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
28. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WTAP, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
29. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WFSB, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
30. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KBTX News 3, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
31. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KFYR-TV, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
32. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WSFA, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
33. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KJCT, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
34. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - FOX Carolina News, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
35. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WMBF, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
36. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WBNG, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
37. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WCTV, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
38. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WKYT, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
39. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WVLT, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
40. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WTHI-TV, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
41. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KY3, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
42. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WBTV, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
43. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KOTA Territory News, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
44. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - wandtv.com, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
45. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WMTV 15 NEWS, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
46. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WAFF, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
47. Schumer, Senate Democrats push for stricter rules on AI chip sales ahead of Xi visit - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
48. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WLBT, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
49. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WLOX, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
50. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KFVS12, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
51. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - Northern News Now, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
52. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - Cleveland 19 News, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
53. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - KNOE, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
54. Schumer says Trump needs to stand up to Xi - WTVA, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026
55. As Trump’s Iran War Sends Fertilizer Prices Soaring — Schumer Unveils First-Ever Plan To Protect American Farmers From Price Shocks & Create National Fertilizer Reserve - forth.news, (Chuck Schumer), September 23, 2026

1. Letitia James’ re-election cushion shrinks as little-known challenger starts turning heads - Fox News, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026
2. Letitia James’ lead over GOP rival Saritha Komatireddy shrinks in NY AG race: poll - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026
3. Tish James doesn’t want to fight crime, just chase headlines and her vendettas - New York Post, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026
4. Hochul defends New York pause on AI data centers over power concerns - FOX 5 New York, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026
5. AG James Secures $700 Million From Abusive Auto Lender - Hudson Valley Press, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026
6. New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects - WKMG, (Letitia James), September 23, 2026

1. Harckham Provides $200K Grant for a New, Energy-Efficient Heating System in Buchanan - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), September 23, 2026
2. Harckham Hosts Senior Resource Fair in Yorktown Heights - The New York State Senate (.gov), (Peter Harckham (D)), September 23, 2026

1. Speaker Heastie Visits Cicero-North Syracuse High School with Assemblymember Stirpe on Annual Statewide Tour - EIN News, (Carl Heastie), September 23, 2026

1. ‘That’s Not Why You’re Not in Session!’ CNN Host Slams GOP Rep Blaming Democrats for Early Recess - Yahoo, (Nicole Malliotakis), September 23, 2026

FROM THE BLOGS

Election Law Blog

1. ‘Unknown number of Texas voter registration applications were unprocessed due to DPS error’, September 24, 2026
2. ‘A Reclusive G.O.P. Billionaire Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans’, September 24, 2026
3. ‘Advanced Introduction to Election Law’, September 23, 2026
4. ‘Helping Election Official Associations Have an Impact’, September 23, 2026
5. “Taming the 1960s: The Bayh Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments”, September 23, 2026
6. California Supreme Court Will Issue Opinion in Sheriff Chad Bianco Ballot Seizure Case on Thursday at 10 am, September 23, 2026
7. ‘The Supporters Urging Trump to Declare Martial Law for the Midterms’, September 23, 2026
8. ‘RNC sues New Jersey election officials over alleged withheld voter roll records’, September 23, 2026
9. ‘Justice Department indicts former postal worker for tossing out mail-in ballots in Utah’, September 23, 2026
10. ‘Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen’, September 23, 2026
11. I Will Be a CNN Election Law Analyst for the 2026 Election Season, September 23, 2026
12. Birch Bayh, U.S. Senator (Indiana) From 1963 to 1981, September 23, 2026