NY Democrats blink as controversial state election bill affecting Rep. Stefanik seat declared dead: reports
The bill sought to give Gov. Kathy Hochul the power to merge election dates, leading minority party lawmakers like New York state Sen. Rob Ortt to rail against it as an affront to voters in the rural,
New York Democrats Scrap Plot That Would Have Delayed Election To Fill Stefanik’s Seat Until November
New York Democrats are abandoning a plan that would have kept the seat held by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik vacant for most of the year, which could have hindered President Trump’s ability to get his agenda through the House.
Bill to delay special election for NY seat sparks political feud
Republicans, however, view the move as a partisan power play. Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt criticized it as a tactic to leave a GOP-held district vacant, weakening their slim U.S. House majority. Congressional Republicans escalated the clash by urging a RICO investigation, accusing Hochul and Democratic leaders of election interference.
NY bill delaying special election faces backlash; D.C. political analyst weighs in
The bill that was created to delay the special election for New York's 21st congressional district, was placed on hold hours before it made it to the floor.
NYS bill to delay state, congressional special elections until November pulled for now
Kathy Hochul persuaded the State Legislature to delay any action on the proposal. The bill would require all special elections to fill vacated state and congressional seats to be held on Election Day in November.
NY Democrats pause controversial election-delay bill
New York Democrats have halted a bill that would allow the governor to delay congressional special elections until Election Day. Fierce Republican opposition followed its introduction on Friday, prompting a request for an investigation by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
New York Republicans react to removal of election delay bill
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Democrats abandon effort to delay special election for Stefanik seat
Democrats in the state Legislature on Monday abruptly killed legislation that would have changed the rules for scheduling special elections in New York — a move that Republicans had alleged was being considered to try and weaken the GOP’s thin majority in Congress.
NYS leaders respond to special election bill put on hold
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New York City mayoral race is in a holding pattern as candidates wait to see if former Governor Andrew Cuomo will jump into ...
NY Republicans plot path to power as Hochul faces headwinds
It starts with framing Democrats who control the governor’s office and both chambers of the state Legislature as ineffective ...