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How outlets cover Bottcher · Dec 22, 2025

Erik Bottcher Withdraws From House Race to Run for State Senate

So far two left-leaning and center outlets have covered this. No right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.

Lead article · Metro Weekly · LEFTErik Bottcher Drops Congressional Bid for State Senate Run
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tl;drFROM THE LEAD ARTICLE · METRO WEEKLY

Erik Bottcher dropped his bid for New York’s 12th Congressional District and said he will instead run for an open New York State Senate seat. He said the state legislature is where he believes he can make the most immediate difference.

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Metro WeeklyDEC 22 · 7:07 PM ET
Erik Bottcher Drops Congressional Bid for State Senate RunBottcher left the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District and said he will seek an open State Senate seat.CRED 66BAL 60 PORTRAYS BOTTCHER: NEUTRAL

How outlets portrayed Bottcher

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Left: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Center: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Right: 0 favorable, 0 critical, 0 mixed, 0 neutral.

When each side covered it

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