The IDC has been pushing for votes on key liberal measures in the state Senate, narrowly controlled by Republicans, amid pressure from left - leaning groups to rejoin the Democratic mainline conference in the chamber. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Their open seats are predicated on the plan to have Democrats unify in the Senate chamber amid a push to have the eight - member Independent Democratic Conference form a coalition with the 23 - member mainline conference of Democrats. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Following an agreement brokered by Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, the independent Democrats are expected to form a new majority coalition with mainline conference Democrats after Election Day. (nystateofpolitics.com)