Sentences with phrase «considering running for the seat»

Hein had been one of the more prominent Democrats considering a run for the seat, while the Republican field has been a crowded one: At least five GOP candidates are in the mix, including former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso, Assemblyman Peter Lopez and businessman Andrew Heaney.

Spano is not the only Democrat considering a run for the seat.

Mayer was also recently endorsed by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, who briefly considered running for the seat, as well as U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

Marty Connor, an ex-Brooklyn state senator who was defeated nine years ago, is now considering running for the seat he once held, pitching himself as a «placeholder» until the 2018 election.

Dave Denenberg (D - Merrick) has dropped out of the race for state Senate, former Suffolk County executive Patrick Halpin may be considering a run for the seat.

Republican Assemblyman Clifford Crouch in a phone interview on Thursday said he is considering running for the seat left vacated by Tom Libous, the deputy majority leader ousted following a felony conviction.

Taylor had at one point considered running herself for the seat Malpass is trying for, which is currently held by appointed Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

«As you know, during the heat of the campaign, [Espaillat] indicated he was not considering running for a seat if he lost and he said that several times,» Rangel said.

Mark English, chairman of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, said Donald Trump's election as president and Republican control of Congress has prompted more Democrats — including some new to politics — to consider a run for the seat than in previous years.

Political observers suggest Gibson's decision not to run opens the door for Molinaro to consider a run for the seat: the County exec says he's dedicated to local issues... for now... «I'm in the final year of my first term as County Executive and in New York State, county governments are facing great challenges.

Powell said he would consider running for the seat if Rangel were to vacate.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Following the news that Rep. Michael Grimm is expected to resign, Republican Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis said she is strongly considering running for the seat.

Not exact matches

Florida Democrats have targeted Republican Senator Marco Rubio, who is considering a run for re-election after previously saying he would give up his seat.

In 2009, Daniels considered running for the U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana then held by David Vitter, a family - values Republican linked to a prostitution ring run by the «D.C. Madam,» saying that voters had drafted her.

A Wave of Losses Coming: There's an influx of female candidates running for Democratic seats in 2018 — but many of those women are running in races considered to be easy Republican wins.

In the interim, he has run the Merchandise Mart, chaired the board of the Greater Chicago Food Depository and considered a run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in a phone interview Monday said he is considering running for the Senate seat being vacated by Westchester County Executive - elect George Latimer.

I have been asked by a number of individuals in the Party in Rockland to consider running for the Senate seat,» Basile said.

State Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long said he has not heard anything from former Rep. Vito Fossella about (yet another) potential comeback, but if the Staten Island Republican is indeed considering a run for his old seat, it appears he'll have to do so without Row D.

Long's small business focus is interesting, considering the fact that Ulrich is one of just two GOP Senate candidates (the other being Bob Cohen, who is running for retiring Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer's seat, is also facing a primary challenge and, like Ulrich, is repped by Bill O'Reilly) to proclaim support for raising the state's hourly minimum wage.

Mayer is running for the 37th Senate district in Westchester County, a district that on paper should be considered a relatively safe seat for the party.

Democrats are due to meet in Westchester County this evening to select a nominee to run for Latimer's seat, a suburban district that is considered a potential swing seat for the Senate.

Democrats in the Erie County Legislature's District 2 will consider at least three candidates to run for the seat being vacated by Buffalo mayoral candidate Betty Jean Grant during a Wednesday meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Martha Mitchell Community Center on Oakwood Avenue

Stringer could help deliver the Upper West Side of Manhattan portion of the district, and in exchange Espaillat could consider helping Lasher who wanted to run for Espaillat's Senate seat.

Vanderhoef had previously considered running for the Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Senate seat but didn't believe he could raise the $ 10 to $ 15 million needed to be competitive.

Though he had been mentioned as a potential attorney general candidate as early as 2002, Schneiderman considered running for Manhattan district attorney before deciding to take a shot at the attorney general seat in 2010.

Republican Dennis Saffran (l.) is entering the crowded race to challenge City Councilman Dan Halloran, while former candidate for the seat Ron Kim is rumored to also be considering a run.

Early on, many Democrats had pinned their hopes to popular Staten Island Assemblyman Michael Cusick, who in the past has considered but always declined running for the congressional seat.

Assemblyman Guillermo Linares, who currently represents the district, has said he's «seriously considering» moving on to run for the State Senate seat currently held by Adriano Espaillat, who's running for Congress.

«While I realize that it would not be possible to win the governor's seat without major party backing, I considered running on a third line in order to keep attention focused on important policies for which I care deeply,» Levy said in a statement.

At least two community leaders are seriously considering a run for Dan Garodnick's council seat.

Mr. Stites said «no decision has in fact been made» and added Mr. Halloran is also considering running for the 11th District State Senate seat formerly occupied by Republican Frank Padavan.

Among those who have previously expressed interest or have been rumored to consider a run for the congressional seat are Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr.; Catherine Bertini of Cortland County, the former executive director of the United Nations World Food Program; and Oswego County Clerk Michael Backus.

Other Democrats considering a run include Brighton Town Board member Robin Wilt, who is quoted as saying she is is at the end of an exploratory phase of deciding whether to run for the seat.

Still, Mr. Cusick, who did not return a request for comment, is not the only Democrat whose name has been bandied about for the seat — Mr. McMahon today told the Observer he is also considering a run for his old seat.

Astorino is widely believed to be gearing up for another run for governor in 2018, but could face competition for the GOP nomination from Rep. Chris Gibson, a Republican who retires from his House seat in 2016 and is also considering a statewide run.

Michael Blake, a former top political operative for President Obama, is strongly considering a run for the newly open Assembly seat (that used to belong to Eric Stevenson) in the Bronx.

Kenneth Blankenbush, a Republican running for the Assembly seat Dede Soczzava is vacating is considering running on Carl Paladino's Taxpayers line.

They say are would consider giving Fitzpatrick the authority to run both for Assembly seat and for Flanagan's seat.

Vince Cable, who was business secretary in the coalition, and regained his Twickenham seat at last week's general election, has told friends he was considering whether to run for the leadership.

But he has hinted that he is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat in his native Michigan, where he would challenge Democrat Debbie Stabenow.

Vallone said he'd been considering a run for «a long time now,» and acknowledged the fact that he's entering an already crowded race for the seat.

A former top political operative for President Obama is strongly considering a run for the newly open Assembly seat in the Bronx, the Daily News has learned.

Ms. Esposito said she's been approached several times in the past to run for other elected seats, including for Brookhaven Town Board and state Assembly, but never seriously considered campaigning for public office until now.

Among the races considered to be key battleground districts, the PAC is giving its nod to candidate Julie Killian, who is running for the seat held by Democratic incumbent George Latimer, and Chris Jacobs, a Republican seeking to flip the district being vacated by Sen. Marc Panepinto.

Greenfield opened the account in 2013 when he was considering running for a state seat, his office said — one year before getting named chairman of the Land Use Committee, and the same year he was re-elected to his first full term after winning a special election in 2010.

Environmentalist Adrienne Esposito is considering a run for state Senator Lee Zeldin's seat.

Tedisco said he is considering a run for the state Senate seat to put him in the majority.

Ball, a Hudson Valley freshman senator who considered making a run for the seat last year, also blasts Washington for failing to come to an agreement on reducing the nation's debt.

Assemblyman James Tedisco, R - Glenville, said he is considering a run for Farley's seat, which could put him in the majority.