Episode 810: Start Spreading the News: NYC Mayoral Primary Results, Queens Assembly Candidate Indicted & George Santos Reports to Jail in July

American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 26, 2025

Start Spreading the News: NYC Mayoral Primary Results, Queens Assembly Candidate Indicted & George Santos Reports to Jail in July
It’s been a busy few weeks in New York City, as the Democratic nominee for November’s mayoral race was chosen, a recent Queens state assembly candidate is indicted for fraud, and disgraced Congressman George Santos prepares for prison.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Board of Elections in the City of New York - Summary, Democratic Mayoral Primary
The City - Mamdani Wins Stunning Upset in Democratic Primary as Cuomo Concedes Race
U.S. Department of Justice - Former New York State Assembly Candidate Charged with Wire Fraud
PoliticsNY - Former NYS Assembly candidate from Flushing charged with wire fraud: Feds
U.S. Department of Justice - Ex-Congressman George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
CBS News NY - George Santos to report to prison in July after sentencing for wire fraud, identity theft charges

Groups Taking Action:

Rank the Vote NYC, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Reinvent Albany

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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