NY bill would delay filling Stefanik's seat in Congress, causing political firestorm
A bill in the New York State Legislature would, if passed, allow the governor to delay a special election for the seat in the heavily Republican district until the general election. Republicans have cried foul,
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,
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.
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.
New York special elections bill 'on hold for now'
Despite messaging from some state lawmakers, a bill that could change the timetable for special elections in New York is not dead but on hold.The bill was intro
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 Democrats trash Hochul’s inflation rebate plan: ‘It’s a gimmick’
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Hochul distances herself from plan to change special elections timeline while state Senate leader says governor was bill's main driver
A bill that would radically extend the timeline for the Governor to set a special election to fill a vacant Congress seat in New York was paused on Monday, and on Tuesday state leaders seemed to ...
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 ...
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A battle for Trump’s endorsement. How the 2026 SC governor’s race is playing out
Congresswoman Nancy Mace and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson have said they are considering a run for the state’s ...