Sentences with phrase «contested citywide races»

Without hotly contested citywide races this year, Menchaca was concerned that low turnout could help the candidate backed by the county organization.

Not exact matches

As of Nick's last post on this subject, no vote had been scheduled for the leadership race, but he noted that the contest could pit a top Republican donor's family against one of the first African - American candidates the party has had run for elected citywide office in recent memory.

In addition to these citywide races, the Brooklyn district attorney race will be a closely watched contest.

Citywide, UFT - backed candidates claimed victory in 13 out of the 16 contested Council races where the union made an endorsement.