Platner is the latest Democrat to announce his candidacy in the 2026 senate race against the incumbent Collins. Others include Jordan Woods, the former chief of staff to then-Rep. Katie Porter, and David Costello, who ran against Maine Independent Sen. Angus King in 2024.

Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has doubled down on his pro-prostitution policies. After being hounded by rival campaigns about his stance on decriminalizing sex work as a Queens assemblymember, Mamdani said Wednesday that he wants to mirror the policies of his favorite ex-mayor: Bill de Blasio.

Principal at Monument Advocacy Mark Bednar reacts to news that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's primary win has empowered other progressive candidates to run for office nationwide.

“He’s a fantastic teacher,” Mamdani said in an interview eight years ago.

Mamdani was pelted with xenophobic attacks and called a "Jew-hating piece of s***" while visiting a New York restaurant.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, NYC GOP mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa touts ‘nobody knows more about the subways and streets and law and order than me’

Barack Obama’s call to Zohran Mamdani after his NYC Democratic primary win highlights the rising progressive’s momentum.

Mamdani's one-bedroom is at the center of a debate about the cost of living, and whether his focus on affordability rings hollow.

The socialist mayoral candidate met privately with New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan Tuesday to discuss a “broad range of issues.”