In New York, political party news means the Democratic and Republican parties, third parties, primary contests and the internal dynamics that shape them. This page covers primary results, platform changes, ballot access efforts and party fundraising reports.
Democratic and Republican candidates and supporters gathered at separate election night events across Long Island on November 3, 2026.
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November 3, 2026
Blank Voter Registrations Rise by 166,000 in New YorkNew York's blank voter enrollment jumped nearly 5% over the past year while both major parties also gained registrants.
October 27, 2026
DeNapoli and Hernandez to Face Off for ComptrollerNew York voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Tom DeNapoli and Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez on November 3.
October 25, 2026
Blakeman Campaigns for New York Governor in BronxNassau County executive Bruce Blakeman courts disaffected Democrats while criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul.
October 25, 2026
New York Democrats Target Blakeman Over Trump TiesThe state committee is criticizing Bruce Blakeman for failing to condemn an attack ad defended by Donald Trump.
October 21, 2026
New York Democrats to Seek Senate Supermajority in 2026State Democrats aim to reclaim a two-thirds majority in November 2026 to gain the power to override gubernatorial vetoes.
October 14, 2026
DiNapoli and Hernandez Will Seek Comptroller SeatNew York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli faces Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez in the upcoming 2026 election.
October 14, 2026
Lawsuit Challenged New York Closed Primary ElectionsIndependent voters filed a federal complaint to allow non-affiliated participation in publicly funded elections.
October 6, 2026
Hochul and Blakeman Exploited Party Transfer LoopholeThe candidates utilized party committee transfers to effectively bypass state campaign contribution limits.
September 21, 2026
No Going Back PAC Spent Millions Targeting Tom SuozziThe super PAC has launched an $8 million advertising campaign to boost Republican challenger Mike LiPetri.
September 20, 2026
Hochul Endorsed Jacobs for State Party ChairGovernor Kathy Hochul announced her support for Jay Jacobs to continue as the New York State Democratic Party chairman.
This section follows primary contests for statewide and local offices, party platform debates, and the internal disputes that surface between factions. It reaches from New York City across the Hudson Valley, Long Island and upstate counties. Ballot access rules and the state's petitioning requirements shape how third parties compete, so those fights get reported closely. Fundraising reports and the shifting balance between the state and national party committees are what most often redraw the picture from one election cycle to the next.
