#local-elections

#local-elections

Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary marked a political shift, emphasizing affordability and showcasing divisions within the Democratic Party over key issues.

The Charter Revision Commission approved four land use-related questions for voters, aiming to streamline housing projects in underserved districts and modify review processes.

Twenty percent of the town's registered voters (3,347 votes) were needed to repeal the measure. Of the 16,732 registered voters in the town, 6,842 turned out to vote.

Tamasin Rhymes won the Shooters Hill by-election on June 26 with 34.5% of the vote, narrowly beating Labour's Jummy Dawodu who received 30%.

"Safer streets and better public transit continue to be winning issues for politicians," said Eric McClure, executive director of StreetsPAC, who openly taunted former Gov. Andrew Cuomo hours after his defeat by transit champion Zohran Mamdani.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars from real estate developers, finance executives, and the Israel lobby are flooding into New York City's District 39 council race in an attempt to unseat Councilwoman Shahana Hanif.

"We need to keep looking at opportunities to provide incentives, purposes to operate at low cost in the beginning, especially parking incentives..."

'May's local elections left 10 councils under no overall control, with Reform emerging as the biggest party after gaining the most seats, followed closely by the Liberal Democrats.'

The proposed renewal of the $72 parcel tax within the San Jose Unified School District was rejected due to insufficient voter turnout, garnering only 60% support.

Russell Brand's return to the UK from Florida coincides with serious legal troubles, facing rape and sexual assault charges that he denies.

The upcoming local elections in England on May 1 will mark the first opportunity for voters since the general election in July 2024 to elect councillors and mayors.

Voters are increasingly sophisticated in tactical voting, with Labour, Lib Dem, and Green members switching to the party best positioned to beat Conservatives.

The timing of the May elections affected the necessity of postponing elections in areas that lack a local government structure, leading to controversies over voter rights.