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Check out the vote: Breaking down the results of the presidential election in Brooklyn

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Nov. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Tuesday’s general election was a resurgence for former president Donald Trump and the Republican Party, which clinched critical races all over the country — including in Brooklyn, though the borough remained largely blue. According to unofficial Board of Elections results, about 70% of Brooklynites who took part in…

Election Day live updates: Polls close across borough as tight races in southern Brooklyn draw attention

Brooklyn, NY: South Brooklyn goes out and vote on November 5, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

Nov. 5, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Election Day wrapped up Tuesday evening as Brooklynites, alongside millions of fellow New Yorkers, cast their ballots in the closely watched presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Voters also decided on critical down-ballot races that could shift the political landscape both locally and nationally. The…

Election Day live updates: Brooklynites head to the polls amid high-stakes presidential showdown

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Nov. 5, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Kirstyn Brendlen, Jada Camille, Gabriele Holtermann & Lloyd Mitchell Election Day kicked off on Tuesday as thousands of Brooklynites headed to poll booths to cast their votes in the high-stakes presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as in crucial down-ballot elections. Following a…

Brooklyn takes Chicago: Schumer, Jeffries back Kamala Harris on DNC mainstage

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Aug. 22, 2024 By Adam Daly Brooklyn took center stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, where Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries both expressed confidence that having Kamala Harris at the top of the ballot in November could help Democrats regain the House majority and…

Biden bows out: Brooklynites react to presidential withdrawal

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, President Joe Biden on Sunday announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. While New York pols largely hailed Biden’s decision, the unprecedented move has sparked a variety of reactions from locals, with opinions ranging from…
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