There's an interesting below-the-radar race in Manhattan for Civil Court judge in Manhattan taking place.

Attorney Tony Cannataro has locked up the support of the Democratic establishment -- Rep. Nadler, Council Speaker Quinn, Borough President Stringer and a bunch of clubs (Chelsea Reform Democratic Club, McManus Midtown Democratic Club, Barack Obama Democratic Club).

He's going up against Sabrina Krauss, a housing judge who has Michael Oliva as her consultant. Oliva has a record of winning judicial races with female candidates. (Jerry Skurnik, another notable consultant, is also helping out.) Read More