Maloney won over Saujani due to visibility: Insiders
Posted by Nathan Duke in Congress, District 14, U.S. House on September 23, 2010 | 1 Comment
Manhattan attorney Reshma Saujani may have been U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s (D-Astoria) toughest opposition in years, but the longtime congresswoman handily defeated her challenger in last week’s Democratic primary because she has been visible in her district, political insiders said.
Establishment support powered Braunstein win
Posted by Nathan Duke in Assembly, District 26 on September 23, 2010 | No Comments
Edward Braunstein won last week’s Democratic primary because he had broad support from voters across his northeast Queens district as well as the backing of the party’s county organization, political insiders said.
Milano takes aim at Ackerman over biz interests
Posted by Nathan Duke in District 5, U.S. House on September 23, 2010 | No Comments
U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) easily defeated his Democratic challenger in last week’s primary and will now face Republican James Milano, a Long Island doctor who has called for the longtime congressman to be investigated.
Braunstein wins nomination in crowded Assembly primary
Posted by Nathan Duke in Assembly, District 26 on September 16, 2010 | No Comments
Edward Braunstein, a former aide to state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan), edged past three opponents Tuesday in the Democratic primary in the first step of the race to replace Assemblywoman Ann-Margaret Carrozza (D-Bayside), according to unofficial election results.
Maloney wins big in primary over upstart Saujani
Posted by Nathan Duke in Congress, District 14, U.S. House on September 16, 2010 | No Comments
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Astoria) will remain western Queens’s voice in Congress after handily defeating challenger Reshma Saujani in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, according to unofficial election results.
Ackerman, Milano to face off in November
Posted by Nathan Duke in Congress, District 5, U.S. House on September 16, 2010 | No Comments
U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-Bayside) bested Democratic opponent Patricia Maher in Tuesday’s primary while James Milano defeated Elizabeth Berney for the Republican slot in the race, according to unofficial election results.
