The New York Times will stop endorsing candidates in New York races

The paper’s editorial board will continue to endorse presidential candidates, as it has for more than 160 years

Posted Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:31 am

Katie Robertson and Nicholas Fandos | The New York Times

The New York Times editorial board will no longer make endorsements in New York elections, including in races for governor and mayor of New York City, The Times’ Opinion editor said.

The change will be immediate: The paper does not plan to take a stance in Senate, congressional or state legislative races in New York this fall, or in next year’s New York City elections, when Mayor Eric Adams is seeking a second term against a growing field of challengers.

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The New York Times will stop endorsing candidates in New York races

The paper’s editorial board will continue to endorse presidential candidates, as it has for more than 160 years

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