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.
Delaying NY-21 special election is pure partisan politics (Your Letters)
Gov. Hochul rushed to fill a seat in Democratic district so voters would be represented. Republican Party official asks: Where's the urgency to fill a vacant seat in GOP district?
NY-21 special election could be delayed by action early this week
New York lawmakers as soon as Monday will be able to take action on legislation that would delay a critical special election in the 21st Congressional District whenever U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik opts to resign for the United Nations ambassadorship.
Democrats name NY-21 nominee despite uncertain special election timeline
ALBANY — Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat — although when that election will take place is increasingly unclear.
New York lawmakers introduce bill to delay special election
Senate Democrats introduced a bill in Albany on Friday as the state's Republican congresswoman prepares to vacate her seat
Democrats Withdraw Bill to Delay NY Special Elections; Local Lawmakers React
Just days after it was introduced, legislation that could have delayed a special election in the 21st Congressional District is dead.
North Country officials oppose bill that would have postponed NY-21 special election
Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman said it's "bad policy" and State Sen. Dan Stec of Queensbury called it a "petty" attempt to obstruct Republicans in Washington.
Gendebien selected as Democratic candidate for NY-21 special election
Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence County, will be the Democratic candidate to run in the upcoming special election in the 21st Congressional District. “There is a great deal of interest in this seat because there’s a razor-thin margin in Congress,
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.
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.
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
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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 ...
Democrats ditch measure that could've left NY-21 empty most of 2025
Democratic powerbrokers in the state Legislature on Monday afternoon opted against putting forward a controversial bill with ...
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Democrats choose farmer Blake Gendebien for NY-21 special election
The group of 15 representatives from NY-21’s 15 counties unanimously chose Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence ...
'Authoritarian': Furious NY House Republicans send warning to Dem leaders in war over Stefanik seat
New York Republicans are pressing the state's Democratic leaders on reports they are working to delay the election for Rep.
Commentary: Yes, Democrats have a shot in the 21st Congressional District
Commentary: Party faces long odds in the special election for Rep. Stefanik's seat, but unique conditions could make the race ...