Syracuse University College Democrats, Republicans react to Ben Walsh’s victory
Ben Walsh, an independent who ran without the backing of any major political party, clinched the election after garnering about 54 percent of the vote. Read more »
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Gallery: Syracuse mayoral candidates react to election results
Independent candidate Ben Walsh received about 54 percent of the vote on Tuesday. Read more »
Perez Williams, other mayoral candidates accept election loss to Ben Walsh
The Democrat, who would have been the first Latina mayor in New York state history, received about 40 percent of the vote. But that wasn’t enough to defeat independent Ben Walsh in the Syracuse mayoral race. Read more »
Only women’s voices can tackle the mansplaining of politics
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why women should become more involved in politics to make sure their voices aren’t dominated by men. Read more »
Ben Walsh wins Syracuse mayoral race, defeating Democrat Juanita Perez Williams
A recent poll showed the two candidates virtually neck and neck heading into Election Day. Perez Williams was a former associate dean of students at Syracuse University. Read more »
Everything you need to know about the Syracuse mayoral candidates before voting on Tuesday
Here's a breakdown of the four mayoral candidates and how they made it to Election Day. Read more »
Howie Hawkins’ persistent, all-encompassing platform is what will save Syracuse
Liberal columnist Kyle Smith urges people to vote for Howie Hawkins, the man who’s been trying to create widespread change for years. Read more »
Here’s a breakdown of mayoral candidates’ stances on major issues facing Syracuse
Residents of Syracuse will elect a new mayor on Tuesday. Read more »
Ben Walsh’s bipartisan platform can help Syracuse reach its potential
Moderate columnist Jefferson Fenner explains why Ben Walsh is best suited to create actual change as mayor of Syracuse. Read more »
Laura Lavine’s plan for education, crime makes her the ideal candidate for Syracuse mayor
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson endorses Laura Lavine and explains why she is the best candidate in the mayoral election. Read more »
Ben Walsh and Juanita Perez Williams nearly tied ahead of Tuesday mayoral election
Ben Walsh’s 2 percent lead over Juanita Perez Williams falls within the most recent poll’s 4.3 percent margin of error. Read more »
Former Vice President Joe Biden endorses Juanita Perez Williams for mayor
Other Democratic Party leaders, including New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have endorsed Juanita Perez Williams in recent weeks. Read more »
Syracuse University College Republicans endorse mayoral candidate Laura Lavine
The organization said they agreed with Lavine's stances on the Syracuse Police Department and city schools. Read more »
Juanita Perez Williams narrowly leads Ben Walsh in October campaign fundraising
The Democratic candidate raised just more than $76,000 in the first three weeks of October. Read more »
OUTSIDE THE LINES: How Ben Walsh has assembled the support of Democrats, Republicans and Syracuse’s wealthy real estate developers
Walsh, the son of a former GOP congressman, could be the first mayor to ever be unaffiliated with any political party. Read more »
TOP OF HER GAME: Juanita Perez Williams hopes to make history as 1st Latina mayor in state history
The Democratic frontrunner, who grew up poor, said it’s her story that resonates with the people of Syracuse. Read more »
STANDING HER GROUND: Laura Lavine, Republican candidate for mayor, fights uphill battle in city dominated by Democrats
Laura Lavine has centered her campaign around education policy and said she would seek mayoral control over the Syracuse City School District, a contentious idea, if elected. Read more »
Politicians need to stop acting like they can fix everything alone — Syracuse mayoral candidates included
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn voices concern over Syracuse mayoral candidates' use of savior politics and explains why politicians shouldn’t pretend they can fix everything. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss climate and energy policies at SUNY-ESF
At a debate Monday night, the candidates explained how they would implement environmentally friendly policies in Syracuse if they are elected mayor. Read more »
Mayoral candidates discuss Syracuse Police Department policy, crime
The four remaining city mayoral candidates participated in a nearly three-hour long forum Tuesday night at Great Grace Church on the Near Westside, discussing community policing, among other issues. Read more »
A look into the money behind the Syracuse mayoral race
Independent candidate Ben Walsh has raised more than twice the amount Democrat Juanita Perez Williams has. Read more »
Mayoral frontrunners Juanita Perez Williams and Ben Walsh clash over campaign contributions at 2nd general election debate
Perez Williams and Walsh are only separated by 7 percentage points in a poll published by Syracuse.com on Tuesday. Read more »
Local politicians use Interstate 81 rally to rail against New York state officials
The grassroots ReThink 81 coalition organized the rally, held in Hanover Square on Tuesday. Read more »
Mayoral candidates say Syracuse University can do more to help the city of Syracuse
During Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s tenure, SU expanded programs and the city invested money in projects such as The Warehouse. Read more »
