Board of Elections

Brownsville Democratic Official its Board of Election Forgeries Came From Inside His Camp

April 21, 2022, 11:27 a.m.May 1, 2023, 10:53 a.m.

District Leader Anthony Jones says the forged forms were part of a flood of ballot objections ordered by party higher ups.

Politics

Brooklyn Democratic Party Filed Forged Signatures to Knock Rivals Off Ballots, Fellow Dems Allege

April 15, 2022, 1:25 p.m.May 1, 2023, 10:52 a.m.

Two men tell THE CITY they did not sign petition objections submitted to the Board of Elections in their names and linked to a top Kings County Democrats lawyer. “You think we’re a bunch of idiots,” says one targeted office-holder in Brownsville.

Civic Newsroom

All About Your NYC Election Ballot: Put a Stamp On It. Or Two?

Oct. 26, 2021, 7:07 p.m.Oct. 26, 2021, 7:07 p.m.

Early voting ends this Sunday — Halloween — and Election Day, which is merely the final day to cast a ballot, is next Tuesday, Nov. 2. We’re answering some last-minute questions from readers about ballots.

Civic Newsroom

Who’s Got Competition in the City Council? Look Up Who’s Running in Your District

Oct. 19, 2021, 5:14 p.m.Oct. 19, 2021, 5:14 p.m.

We broke down the closest City Council races ahead of the general election on Nov. 2 — and mapped who will be on the ballot in your neighborhood.

Civic Newsroom

Find the City Council Candidates Running to Represent Your Neighborhood

Oct. 18, 2021, 11:01 a.m.June 10, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

THE CITY has created a map that helps New Yorkers find the candidates running for City Council by neighborhood. See who is vying for your votes.

Civic Newsroom

Who’s on the Ballot for NYC Mayor in November? It’s More Than Adams and Sliwa.

Oct. 12, 2021, 9:30 a.m.Oct. 15, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

Seven other candidates will appear on the ballot with the Democrat and Republican, while the influential Working Families Party declined to use its line or endorse anyone. Here’s your guide to the race.

Elections

Most Borough Presidents Races Still Too Close to Call, Latest Preliminary Count Shows

July 3, 2021, 12:37 a.m.July 7, 2021, 12:32 p.m.

Mark Murphy appears to be far ahead in the Staten Island Democratic primary. But all the rest of the contests across the city likely will hinge on yet-to-be tabulated absentee ballots, ranked-choice figures the Board of Elections released late Friday indicate.

Voting

As Primary Comes Down to Absentee Ballots, Here’s Where They’re Coming From

July 1, 2021, 10:44 p.m.July 2, 2021, 9:03 a.m.

Eric Adams is ahead by about 15,000 in-person votes after first-ranked choice vote tabulations. But Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley stand to benefit greatly from 125,000 outstanding Democratic absentee ballots, our analysis found.

Elections

Board of Election Vote-Count Bungle Could’ve Been Avoided, Consultant Says

June 30, 2021, 9:01 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

The troubled agency’s reluctance to collaborate or listen to outside experts began long before staffers screwed up the mayoral primary by neglecting to remove 135,000 test ballots, an examination by THE CITY reveals.

Campaign 2021

Garcia Closes in on Adams After Preliminary Mayoral Count Re-Do — But Race is Far from Over

June 30, 2021, 6:54 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

A day after the Board of Elections bungled its initial ranked choice voting tabulations, new numbers showed Eric Adams leading Kathryn Garcia by about 15,000 votes. But 125,000 uncounted absentee ballots could make the difference — and even keep Maya Wiley in the game.

Board of Elections

Brownsville Democratic Official its Board of Election Forgeries Came From Inside His Camp

Brooklyn Democratic Party Filed Forged Signatures to Knock Rivals Off Ballots, Fellow Dems Allege

All About Your NYC Election Ballot: Put a Stamp On It. Or Two?

Who’s Got Competition in the City Council? Look Up Who’s Running in Your District

Find the City Council Candidates Running to Represent Your Neighborhood

Who’s on the Ballot for NYC Mayor in November? It’s More Than Adams and Sliwa.

Most Borough Presidents Races Still Too Close to Call, Latest Preliminary Count Shows

As Primary Comes Down to Absentee Ballots, Here’s Where They’re Coming From

Board of Election Vote-Count Bungle Could’ve Been Avoided, Consultant Says

Garcia Closes in on Adams After Preliminary Mayoral Count Re-Do — But Race is Far from Over

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