Board of Elections
Coverage of Board of Elections in the Nexus archive.
- Victories declared after recount fights in Manhattan and Queens Assembly races
Two Assembly candidates declared victory after manual recounts in Manhattan and Queens races. David Siffert led by 15 votes in Manhattan’s 66th District, and Patrick Martinez in Queens’ 30th. Jeannine Kiely conceded after a recount, and Siffert would be the first openly nonbinary person elected to New York state government.
- Seven votes separate Brooklyn GOP state Senate candidates as BOE count continues, court fight ensues
A Brooklyn Republican primary for state Senate in the 22nd District is separated by seven votes, prompting a lawsuit by Bernard Vaiselberg seeking a manual recount. The Board of Elections argues the case is premature as it continues canvassing ballots, with certification expected by July 14.
- New Yorkers, It’s Time to Vote!
New Yorkers are voting in primary elections for Congress, State Senate, and Assembly. Candidates include Darializa Avila Chevalier challenging Adriano Espaillat in NY-13, Brad Lander against Dan Goldman in NY-10, and Claire Valdez versus Antonio Reynoso in NY-7. Early voting data shows Manhattan leading with 67,369 votes, followed by Brooklyn and Queens, with overall turnout at 4% of registered voters.
- Op-ed | Allowing Rikers Island citizens to vote keeps them connected to community, and democracy
The article highlights that over 5,500 people detained on Rikers Island in June 2026 are awaiting trial and retain their right to vote under U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Despite this, low voter participation—only 5-8% in most years and 335 ballots counted in the 2025 election—persists due to systemic challenges. Advocates urge statewide legislation to ensure voting access, including establishing a poll site on Rikers Island.
- How does NYC prepare for elections? Behind-the-scenes look
New York City's election preparation is described as a meticulously coordinated effort involving thousands of workers and secure logistics. PIX11 News explored the process with Vincent Ignazio, deputy executive director of the Board of Elections.
- Polls Are Open, New York: What to Know About the Hot House Primaries
New York's Democratic primaries feature competitive races in four U.S. House districts, with early voting showing high turnout and candidates like Adriano Espaillat facing challenges from DSA-backed opponents. Issues like Israel and Gaza influence voter decisions, while establishment figures and new challengers compete for leadership opportunities.
- Democrats seek more control over referenda in New York
New York Democrats are advancing plans to amend the state constitution to allow mid-decade changes to congressional maps and to grant the Legislature authority over ballot question wording. The proposed changes aim to eliminate restrictions on partisan gerrymandering and shift control of referendum language from a bipartisan Board of Elections to legislative leaders. Critics argue the move risks politicizing the state constitution, while Democrats claim it ensures legislative priorities align with voter intentions.
- Here are the 51 people who filed to run for Chicago Board of Education
Fifty-one candidates have filed to run for Chicago’s Board of Education in November, marking the first fully elected board in the city’s history. The election will transition governance from mayoral control after 30 years, with candidates required to collect signatures for ballot inclusion, though challenges may remove some contenders.