Several residents of the South Jamaica Houses in Queens say that their names and signatures were forged on a ballot petition sheet collected by a canvasser on behalf of a group of local and citywide candidates attempting to get on the ballot for the upcoming June primary election.
Read MoreTensions were high and lines were long at poll sites across Queens as ballot-scanning machines spit out ballots back at people hoping to cast their vote in Tuesday’s election.
Read More“While we as citizens have the constitutional right to participate in our civic process on all levels, in New York State that opportunity is stripped from those people who are in jail waiting for their court dates.”
Read MoreIf there was ever an election to prove the power of a single vote, it is the race to represent Queens’ 23rd Assembly District.
Read MoreWith only three votes separating incumbent Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato and Republican challenger Thomas Sullivan, the two candidates went to court to argue over the validity of about 100 absentee ballots, which could sway the race if a judge rules that they can be counted.
Read MoreAssemblymember Brian Barnwell announced this week that he would not seek reelection this year, leaving the race for his seat somewhat open.
Read MoreThe Board of Elections released the second batch of the results of the Queens borough president and City Council races. This time absentee ballots were included, though little changed from the first round.
Read MoreNine candidates submitted viable petitions ahead of the filing deadline.
Read MoreThe lone Republican in the Queens delegation is interested in becoming the executive director of the BOE.
Read MoreIt’s a big deal in Queens, where the District Attorney contest is the most impactful elections in the city. There’s also a citywide race for public advocate.
Read MoreThe opportunity to vote days ahead of the election could prove especially important for immigrants in Queens and citywide, advocates say.
Read MoreThe Board of Election posted the candidates’ 32-day general election disclosure reports on Tuesday.
Read MoreThe winner of the November general election will take over for late DA Richard Brown, who died in May after 28 years in office.
Read MoreBorough President Melinda Katz prevailed in the recount, pulling ahead of public defender Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes; Katz entered the recount leading by 16.
Read MoreMelinda Katz leads Tiffany Cabán by 60 votes, with court challenges looming.
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