Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams — a two - time candidate for City Council speaker who was considering running against Cuomo — recently announced he is seeking to challenge Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, the governor's running mate. (observer.com)
A spokesman for former City Council speaker Christine Quinn, who served as the public face for the women's party, said «Christine Quinn has always been — and will always be — a Democrat.» (politico.com)
A Quinnipiac University poll earlier this month of a hypothetical six person Democratic primary — featuring de Blasio, Jeffries, former City Council speaker Christine Quinn, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and State Sen. Tony Avella — found Jeffries pulling support from seven percent of the city's registered Democrats, compared to de Blasio's 34 percent. (politico.com)