Sentences with phrase «key endorsements in his race»

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The New York State United Teachers union this weekend gave its endorsement to the two Democrats running this April to fill vacant seats in the chamber — two key races that could shift control of the chamber away from Republicans.

Cynthia Nixon has narrowed Andrew Cuomo's lead in the race for Governor, while picking up some key endorsements along the way...

Carl Paladino, who promised during the Conservative Party's political action conference in January to support primary challengers who take on «key» Senate Republicans this fall, has issued what I believe is his first endorsement in a Senate race.

Key stakeholders in the Working Families Party have sent a letter to fellow committee members on behalf of Sen. Eric Schneiderman, calling him the «only choice» to receive the labor - backed party's endorsement in the AG's race.

Mr. Linares» chief opponent in the race for the Council District 10 seat, Ydanis Rodriguez, appears to have nailed down most of the key local endorsements.

Marc Molinaro surged past John DeFrancisco on Friday to become the front - runner in the battle for the Republican nomination for governor, gathering key GOP endorsements only a week after entering the race.

Mario lobbied Bill Clinton to get Andrew his first job at HUD and lined up a handful of key endorsements for him in the attorney general's race in 2006.

In his race for the city's top job, O'Leary obtained key endorsements from Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Waterbury Republican - American, the city's best - known newspaper.

The endorsement from Gillibrand comes the same day as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to stump for Democrats running in key Senate races on Long Island — a major battleground that could sway control of the narrowly divided chamber this election cycle.

In an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, DeFrancisco said Cuomo's endorsements for Democrats in key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this yeaIn an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, DeFrancisco said Cuomo's endorsements for Democrats in key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this yeain key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this year.

The AFL - CIO concluded its day of endorsements Monday afternoon, backing a slate of state legislative candidates and incumbents, including Democrats running for re-election in key battleground races.

The powerhouse health care workers union 1199 SEIU formally announced its endorsement decisions in five key upcoming House races, opting to shore up two veteran incumbents facing potential tough primary challenges and play favorites with two challengers in crowded primary contests.

Labor groups have been splitting their endorsements in key Senate races this election cycle as Republicans seek to retain control in the chamber, in doubt this year amid a presidential election campaign.

Republican Marc Molinaro on Wednesday unveiled two key endorsements in his bid for the nomination in the race for governor, securing the backing of county chairmen in his home county of Dutchess and Suffolk County's John Jay LaValle.

Democratic leaders have taken an unusually aggressive approach to the party's Senate primaries this year, offering key endorsements in competitive races where, in some cases, voters are split.

Falk snared key endorsements in the recall race from unions, including the AFL - CIO and the statewide teachers union.

Washington (CNN)- Potential presidential candidates like Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney have grabbed headlines this year for handing out pivotal endorsements in key midterm races, but Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has quietly become one of the most sought after attractions on the GOP money circuit.

The endorsement in the 13th District Race is a key pickup for Espaillat in the battle against Rangel, who has represented the area since he unseated Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in 1970.