Mayer is seeking the Democratic nod from local Party officials alongside Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick and People for Bernie co-founder Kat Brezler. (nystateofpolitics.com)
The Cuomo Administration has been feuding with local party officials in recent years. (news.wbfo.org)
Denver Jones, the Republican who unsuccessfully challenged Sen. Tom Libous last year for the GOP nomination, plans to run in the special election even if he doesn't get the endorsement of local party officials. (nystateofpolitics.com)