Queens senator still holds Women’s Equality and Independence Party ballot lines; says “I can’t walk away from the battles we fought together” Sen. Tony Avella, a former member of the Independent Democratic Conference, announced this week he intends to continue his campaign even though he lost the Democratic primary to […]
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Six former IDC members ousted
Thursday’s primary election saw the defeat of six former Independent Democratic Conference members. These senators often conferenced with Republicans and shared in the control of the house, co-chairing committees and writing legislation with Republican colleagues. The group officially dissolved on April 16, 2018, but they could not withstand a concerted […]