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Well, there is quite a bit of time to go before the 2022 gubernatorial primary election and a lot of potential for some major, tough competition. Here’s how I would score it now. Kathy Hochul: As the incumbent, Hochul obviously has the lead. That’s because some people are looking for […]
New York State Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs has endorsed Kathy Hochul for governor. On the same day, October 4, Jacobs simultaneously endorsed incumbents Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin, Attorney General, Letitia James and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, suggesting that some of these potential challengers to Hochul allow the new governor to “make […]
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams announced he has formed an exploratory committee in preparation for running for governor next year. Williams filed paperwork with the Board of Elections on Tuesday to create a statewide campaign committee account. “I’ve spent my entire career, most of my life, pushing and […]
On September 17, 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a special proclamation declaring a special election for two vacant seats in the state Legislature. The special elections will be held on Election Day on November 2, 2021 to help ensure better voter turnout and to save taxpayer money. Victor Picherdo, D-Bronx, […]
On Tuesday, Marcus Molinaro announced his run for the 19th Congressional District during a press conference at Kesicke Farm in Rhinebeck. The Dutchess County executive, former state lawmaker, and at one point the youngest mayor in the United States, plans to run against Antonio Delgado, a Democrat in his second […]
At the beginning of a new administration in Albany, a group looking to attract independent and moderate voters is asking for four major changes it says will “clean up a state government with a long and ugly record of corruption and misdeeds.” The group Unite NY is asking Gov. Kathy […]
Rep. Lee Zeldin is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to fire State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, launching a petition at FireHowardZucker.com Zeldin, R-Shirley, who is the presumptive Republican nominee for governor in 2022, has called for Health Commissioner Howard Zucker to be fired as Hochul begins to install her own […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke directly to the people of New York just hours after being sworn in as the first female governor. Hochul said she plans to fulfill New York’s motto “ever upward” through a series of “day-one” changes including getting children back to school, increasing vaccination rights, creating a […]