Sentences with phrase «lieutenant governor]»

Her announcement Thursday that she will be a candidate for the post sets up a possible showdown with Susan Bysiewicz, who is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont.

Delegates will endorse a slate of candidates for top offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, comptroller, secretary of the state and attorney general, as well as U.S....

Molinaro named Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and former Secretary to the Governor John Cahill co-chairs of his lieutenant governor screening committee, his campaign announced Monday night.

Mr. Paladino and lieutenant governor hopeful Gregory Edwards are on the Republican, Conservative and the combined Anti-Prohibition, Tax Revolt and Taxpayers lines.

The Vermont lieutenant gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014.

Buffalo News political reporter Bob McCarthy talked with WBFO Tuesday morning about the latest political developments and rumors about the lieutenant governor's post.

The former lieutenant governor stepped up to the state's top elected post when former Governor Elliot Spitzer resigned after being named in a sex scandal.

The Working Families Party endorsed Cynthia Nixon for governor and Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor, rejecting its 2014 path of political accommodation and instead supporting Nixon and Williams over Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.

Progressive Democrats notched a big victory over their establishment counterparts in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary Tuesday as an insurgent candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) upset the incumbent lieutenant governor.

So Dilan will take over the Assembly seat kept warm by his lieutenant Espinal, and Espinal will move to the Council.

While Bratton wouldn't reveal the number of officers under scrutiny, attorneys familiar with the investigation, which late last year led to the arrest of former NYPD lieutenant Robert Sung and detective Yatu Yam, believe the case has indeed mushroomed.

As lieutenant governor, she has been a reliable supporter for Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

So her chief lieutenant Brandon Lewis, the new Tory chairman, has set about building a team and the technology needed to win in 2022, rather than in 2018.

The lieutenant governor pointed out there are always challenges in trying to balance a $ 168 billion budget, but she said the state is very aware of the importance of historic tax credits — specifically to upstate cities like Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.

Trump wanted to be the Republican at the top of the ticket with Astorino running for lieutenant governor.

Also at 9:30 a.m., Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, and 16 other people who were arrested protesting the deportation of immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir will appear before a judge, 100 Centre St., Manhattan.

Paterson at the time was the highest - ranking black elected official in New York history, but he rose still higher when he was tapped to serve as Gov. Eliot Spitzer's lieutenant govenror, and then ascended to the governor's office in 2008 when Spitzer was forced to resign in the wake of a prostitution scandal.

When asked what would happen if the Legislature wanted to appoint her, Hochul repeated that her focus is on the lieutenant governorship.

Brooklyn City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Friday formally announced his bid for lieutenant governor, taking on incumbent Kathy Hochul in a Democratic primary.

«I mean, lieutenant governors don't have a responsibility to do things.

The WFP could very well field an alternative ticket that includes Nixon, lieutenant governor candidate Jumaane Williams and another candidate for attorney general.

«Jumaane's track record of justice seeking activism and solidarity with impacted communities and working people is what makes him the perfect candidate for lieutenant governor of New York,» said the group's co-founder, Winnie Wong.

Tim Wu, a Columbia Law professor credited with coining the term «net neutrality,» is considering a run for state attorney general, four years after he unsuccessfully ran for lieutenant governor as Teachout's running mate.

The governor and lieutenant governor run separately in party primaries and their have been instances in which a gubernatorial candidate's preferred nominee for lieutenant governor fails to win the nomination.

Businessman, former lieutenant governor candidate and all - around key Democratic donor Dennis Mehiel is hosting a fundraiser for state Senate hopeful Andrew Gounardes.

Hochul became lieutenant governor in 2015, added to the Democratic ticket in 2014 as Cuomo sought a second term, replacing then - incumbent Bob Duffy.

At 10 a.m., former gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout and New York Communities for Change announce their endorsement of Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Duchess County Executive Marc Molinaro named Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo and former Secretary to the Governor John Cahill co-chairs of his lieutenant governor screening committee, his gubernatorial campaign announced.

The pro-Bernie Sanders advocacy group People For Bernie on Tuesday endorsed New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams in his Democratic primary bid for lieutenant governor.

Hope Hicks, White House communications director, said she is resigning, marking the departure of a presidential confidante and longtime lieutenant from the West Wing.

«We see Andrew Cuomo nowhere in our neighborhoods, and he's shifting to the right, which is why he chose (Rochester Mayor) Robert Duffy as his lieutenant governor, who is a former Republican, who's a right - wing and conservative in his approach to education and policing our people.

Williams on Friday announced his campaign for lieutenant governor, taking on incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's preferred running mate.

Many of my people see me as the arrowhead and close lieutenant of Ogbeni Aregbesola and so, my election was seen as revenge for my committed role to support the governor I so much trust compared to my kinsman....

State Sen. Fred Akshar told Spectrum News that he has taken his name off the lieutenant governor short list to join Republican gubernatorial candidate Marcus Molinaro's ticket.

[The groups also endorse Jumaane Williams, who is running for lieutenant governor in a Democratic primary.]

The lieutenant governor in Georgia threatened to kill a proposed lucrative tax cut for Delta Air Lines after the company eliminated a discount fare program for the NRA over the weekend.

Other insiders confirm early tensions, but say Miliband is warming to his new lieutenant.

At 11 a.m., the New York Progressive Action Network announces its endorsement of Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams for lieutenant governor, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

The New York Times reported last week that Quinn is seen as a possible candidate for lieutenant governor, replacing Kathy Hochul on the ticket.

Queens City Councilman Eric Ulrich said he's «seriously considering» a bid for lieutenant governor against Cuomo's running mate, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, after being approached by Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, who's running for governor.

The greatest surprise isn't Osborne's dream of succeeding Cameron in Downing Street is fading but the Prime Minister's chief lieutenant remains in the leadership race, stumbling without so far falling completely flat on his face when he remains a potential rival to Boris Johnson or Theresa May or, coming up on the outside, Michael Gove when Dave departs in the months or years after the momentous, epoch - defining decision the country takes on 23 June.

So, she's my choice for lieutenant governor.»

«I was a lieutenant governor and became a governor because the governor had to somehow get out of office.

St. Lawrence is, as you may recall, one of two Democrats running for lieutenant governor.

«This is not a time to be a politician, whether it be in the district or, in my case, running lieutenant governor,» said Samuels, who gave up his LG bid after first saying he would primary AG Andrew Cuomo's pick, Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy.

Mahoney, as you'll recall, was mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate — perhaps as a running mate for Rudy Giuliani, back when we still thought he might run for something this fall.

The groups also endorse Jumaane Williams, who is running for lieutenant governor in a Democratic primary.

«I'm still the mayor of the City of Albany, which is a job that I wanted I pledged myself to; it was an honor, Liz, being mentioned as an potential lieutenant governor, but I'm happy for Bob Duffy.»

«His pick for lieutenant governor was Mario Cuomo.

Cuomo has faced little friction in his Democratic primary run for re-election for governor, but his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, is fending off a liberal insurgent — Brooklyn Councilman Jumaaane Williams, who is winning early support — before she even hits the campaign trail.