“The findings provide some clues as to why a plurality of Latino voters supported Zohran Mamdani in the primary, and why they remain supportive as he heads into this last…
“To the Democratic and Republican establishments, especially those gearing up for re-election next year, I would say: pay attention to the Mamdani campaign. It seems many Latinos are, and they…
This column looks at seven Council races, spanning three boroughs—Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens—that are Latino plurality or majority districts, or have Latino elected representation.
Rafael Salamanca, currently a councilman and chair of the Council’s powerful Land Use Committee, is challenging the incumbent borough president, Vanessa Gibson. Several dynamics make this a race worth watching.
“In the last four years, much has changed about Latino voting trends, shaped by Donald Trump’s re-emergence, the aftermath of COVID, the exodus of many Latinos and the arrival of…
"It is clear through a number of recent public polls that Latinos are mainly concerned about economic matters—specifically, the cost of living, adequate wages, and affordable housing."
Jarrett Murphy Outside…
“Even now one thing is certain: Bronx Democrats will not be able to ignore the importance of the Latino vote in this district and the all-important matter of due political…
“We are now witnessing a new generation of Latino political representatives, many of whom have arrived in the halls of government with great potential and ambition. A few of them…