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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |

Vol. 21, No. 1378 |

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NEW YORK ELECTION NEWS
New York Governor
- Extra Extra: Is there a world where New York's next senator is Andrew Cuomo? - Gothamist, (Andrew Cuomo), May 11, 2026
- Socialists Aim for Assembly Seat in Kathy Hochul’s Backyard - Jacobin, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul makes play for Orthodox voters with tuition relief and synagogue buffer zones - The Forward, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Evening Briefing in Buffalo: May 11 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Gov. Kathy Hochul: Focus is on deal to prevent strike by LIRR workers - Newsday, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- What to expect when you’re expecting a budget - Politico, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Deal on auto insurance changes could lower rates. But how soon? - WXXI News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Rolling back NY's climate law, Gov. Hochul says she's living in 'reality' - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Kathy Hochul’s great school-choice promise comes with fingers crossed - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Millionaires Leave If You Tax Them: New York’s Millionaire Exodus Has Already Left New York’s Government Nearly $12 Billion Poorer - National Taxpayers Union, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Governor Endorses Burke-Gonzalez - The East Hampton Star, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul Endorses Burke-Gonzalez in Contested Democratic Primary - 27east, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul highlights state's investment in universal child care - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul's school choice surprise - Chalkbeat, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Governor Hochul Announces Registration for Free Tickets to 2026 World Cup Viewing Events on Long Island is Now Open | Empire State Development - Empire State Development (.gov), (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- State investments to address harmful algal blooms top $400M - Sun Community News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Gov. Hochul fends off critics over tax credit program that helps families pay for private school - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Goldman trails Lander by 5 points in supportive super PAC poll - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul campaigns with Goldman, Lander pops into immigration court as the NY 10th race ramps up - New York Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul or Mamdani endorsement could decide New York's 10th Congressional District. Here's why. - CBS News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hantavirus outbreak: Hochul says 3 passengers on virus-infected ship are from New York - ABC7 New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul for Goldman, Mamdani for Lander in tight Lower Manhattan primary - Gothamist, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Deal Or No Deal? Confusion Over Hochul's $268 Billion Budget - Patch, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul defends state budget process as finalization efforts continue - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Mamdani’s big NYC budget will include ‘placeholder’ funding because of Dem-fueled delays - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Evening Briefing in Rochester: May 11 - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Who’s going to be the next New York governor? - City & State New York, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hey, Gov. Hochul — how about not betraying NY taxpayers at all? - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Three New Yorkers were aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, Hochul says - Crain's New York Business, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul Unveils State Budget Agreement - Finger Lakes Daily News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Hochul fends off critics over tax credit program - TheDailyNewsOnline.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- Three New Yorkers were on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, Hochul says - Spectrum News, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
- 3 New Yorkers among 17 Americans evacuated from ill-fated hantavirus cruise ship, Hochul says - nypost.com, (Kathy Hochul), May 11, 2026
US Senate
- Schumer Vows Dems Will Fight ‘Ballroom Republicans’ - The Well News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Trump accuses Schumer of election 'interference' with New York task force - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- HARSANYI: Nazi tattoo? Hamas defender? No problem, says Chuck Schumer - The North State Journal, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer pushes back on Trump's election interference claims: 'Incoherent rant' - National News Desk, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner stands by decision not to back Chuck Schumer as Democratic Leader - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer: Democrats will make stand against $1B White House ballroom - The Hill, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Trump administration's hantavirus response assailed by Sen. Chuck Schumer - Newsday, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- US Senate minority leader vows to push new vote to end Iran war - Anadolu Ajansı, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Senate Democrats to fight Republicans’ $1bn funding plan for Trump’s ballroom - The Guardian, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Chuck Schumer Targets Trump-Tied Ballroom Funding: 'Americans Do Not Need A Ballroom' - Benzinga, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Democrats Target Trump Ballroom As US Midterm Campaign Ramps Up - Barron's, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer promises painful fight in Congress for GOP reconciliation bill - Courthouse News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer declares war on $1B for Trump’s White House ballroom - New York Daily News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Who’s going to be the next senator from New York? - City & State New York, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Inside the future of the $1 billion ballroom security ask - Punchbowl News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Democrats vow to challenge ballroom security funding in Republican budget bill - The Center Square, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Trump accuses Schumer of trying to 'interfere in our elections' with latest strategy - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- 'The results are in': Chuck Schumer reveals what everyone expected — that Republicans lied about 'massive tax relief' - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer Presses DHS for Frontier AI Cyber Response Plan for SLTT Governments - MeriTalk, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Trump makes ominous promise to deploy an ‘election army’ in every state during midterms - wonderwall.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom - News-Times, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Her Ambition Is 'Way Bigger' Than Running for President - People.com, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Dems push back on $1 billion proposal for White House ballroom security - FOX 13 Seattle, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Thune defends $1B for White House security as 'what it costs' to protect the president - Click2Houston, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Maine progressive says he won’t back Schumer even after Democrats unite behind Collins challenger - Yahoo, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump's ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight - WPLG Local 10, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Schumer uses hantavirus scare to attack Trump administration over CDC cuts - Fox News, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
- Trump says he'll have 'election integrity army' in every state during midterms that'll be 'much bigger' than 2024 - MSN, (Chuck Schumer), May 11, 2026
New York Attorney General
- Who’s going to be the next New York attorney general? - City & State New York, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
- AG James will not pursue criminal charges against three cops from the 114th Precinct in shooting of knife-wielding man in Astoria - qns.com, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
- Letitia James Pushes to Ban “Surveillance Pricing” in New York - 5 Towns Central, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
- AG Letitia James endorses González-Rojas for state Senate - qns.com, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
- AG Letitia James endorses González-Rojas for state Senate - PoliticsNY, (Letitia James), May 11, 2026
Assembly Speaker
- Hochul stands firm on her policy-first approach to budget negotiations - City & State New York, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
- Hochul defends state budget process as finalization efforts continue - Spectrum News, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
- Albany budget negotiations: Hochul and legislative leaders clash - Newsday, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
- Dem leaders blast budget ‘deal’, say plenty left to get finished - Fingerlakes1.com, (Carl Heastie), May 11, 2026
2nd Congressional District (Garbarino)
- Rep Andrew Garbarino Vows To Protect Us Safety And Security In Wake Of Attack On Iran - News12 | Long Island, (Andrew Garbarino), May 11, 2026
22nd Congressional District (Tenney)
- Congresswoman Tenney Highlights Meetings with Local Leaders, Businesses, First Responders, and Community Organizations Across NY-24, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney – New York, 22nd (R), May 11, 2026
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
Incumbents in Congress
- FW: Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries - New York, 8th (D), May 11, 2026
Incumbents NY State - Press Releases
- Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Irene McIntyre, Attorney General: New York, May 11, 2026
- Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Suffolk County, Attorney General: New York, May 11, 2026
Incumbent Leaders NY Senate
- Albany budget negotiations: Hochul and legislative leaders clash - Newsday, (Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) - Yonkers), May 11, 2026
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TRI-STATE: CT CONGRESS POST-ELECTION NEWS
U. S. Senate (Murphy)
- Blumenthal pushes to lift federal gas tax as prices rise amid Iran conflict - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), May 11, 2026
- 'Who won the 2020 election?': Richard Blumenthal makes Trump nominees squirm in their seats over one simple question during hearing - MSN, (Richard Blumenthal), May 11, 2026
- Blumenthal to hold press conference on rising gas prices - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), May 11, 2026
- Sen. Blumenthal urges congress to pass Gas Prices Relief Act - NBC Connecticut, (Richard Blumenthal), May 11, 2026
- Hegseth boosts veteran benefits bill that key Republicans have opposed - Yahoo, (Richard Blumenthal), May 11, 2026
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FROM THE BLOGS
Election Law Blog
- The Supreme Court may not be done injecting chaos into the midterms, May 12, 2026
- Gerrymaxxing, May 12, 2026
- Breaking: Supreme Court Greenlights Alabama Mid-Decade Redistricting, May 12, 2026
- Breaking: Virginia, in Longshot Bid Embracing Some Usual Republican Arguments, Goes to U.S. Supreme Court Asking It to Restore Democratic Gerrymander of Congressional Districts, Relying in Part Upon the Independent State Legislature Theory, May 11, 2026
- ELB Podcast 7:7 Protecting Voting Rights After Callais (Blencke, Katz, Perales, Ross), May 11, 2026
- AP: “Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats”, May 11, 2026
- “Procedural Polarization: How Election Rules Shape Voters’ Confidence”, May 11, 2026
- “Ballots and Beliefs: Diverging Views on Election Integrity from the Public and Officials”, May 11, 2026
- “Reconsidering Congruence and Proportionality After Louisiana v. Callais”, May 11, 2026
- “In redistricting fight, Alabama Democrats and civil rights groups turn to a state amendment”, May 11, 2026
- “G.O.P. Plant? Democratic Ruse? Accusations Fly in Nebraska’s Senate Race”, May 11, 2026
- Steve Valdack on Callais, Etc: “227. ‘We’re All Trying to Find the Guy Who Did This'”, May 11, 2026
- “Trump thrusts the Postal Service back into his election fraud crusade”, May 11, 2026
- “Raffensperger tests the GOP’s future in Georgia”, May 11, 2026
- ELB Book Corner: J.H. Snider: “Periodic State Constitutional Convention Referendums: Their Development Since America’s Founding”, May 11, 2026
- “AJC asks judge to open a secret lawsuit from two Supreme Court candidates”, May 11, 2026
- “Democratic Angst Could Lead California to Change Its Primary Rules”, May 11, 2026
- No standing for voters to challenge Georgia’s list maintenance under NVRA, 11th Circuit holds, May 11, 2026
- “How to Secure a Multiracial Democracy Despite the Supreme Court”, May 11, 2026
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