The special election on Tuesday to fill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's vacant congressional seat pits Murphy against Republican Jim Tedisco. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
Martins is eying a run for Rep. Steve Israel's soon - to - be vacant congressional seat and is not seeking re-election to the Senate, his campaign spokesman said. (politico.com)
As Monroe County Democratic Party leaders decide who has enough support to wage a campaign for Louise Slaughter's vacant congressional seat, a local political observer says it's in the party's best interest to not have a special election. (wxxinews.org)