Sentences with phrase «nomination for public advocate»

[Notes: Daniel Squadron and Letitia James will be in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination for Public Advocate.

(It's my understanding that J.C. Polanco, who told me last week he's likely to seek the Republican nomination for public advocate, has not approached the Conservative Party about their line.)

Not exact matches

In his first public comments since actress and public education advocate Cynthia Nixon announced her campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is «the political silly season» and that he is focused on a downstate snowstorm and the state budget agreement.

Her withdrawal still leaves a number of candidates vying for the Democratic nomination, including Sen. Mike Gianaris, Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout and New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.

Quinn was widely believed to be the front runner for the Democratic nomination for mayor in 2013, but ultimately lost her bid to Bill de Blasio, then the public advocate and eventual winner that year.

As Liu continues to fight his fines, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, one of the other contenders for the 2013 Democratic nomination for mayor, has given up his battle.

Ferrer and Lasher, who announced his run in April, sparred in 2001, when Lasher was part of the campaign team for Public Advocate Mark Green, who ran against Ferrer for the Democratic nomination for mayor.

James, who just started her second term as public advocate in January, said she's focused on securing the Democratic nomination for the post ahead of the November election.

All five Borough Presidents sit on the Board of Trustees of the city's pension fund — including Scott Stringer, who defeated Spitzer to win the Democratic nomination for City Comptroller, and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio.

For Letitia James, the New York City public advocate, pursuing the Working Families Party nomination for New York State attorney general may bring unwanted political consequencFor Letitia James, the New York City public advocate, pursuing the Working Families Party nomination for New York State attorney general may bring unwanted political consequencfor New York State attorney general may bring unwanted political consequences.

Liu had been expected to be a formidable challenger in the race for the Democratic nomination to replace Mayor Michael Bloomberg, which includes City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2009 challenger, former Comptroller Bill Thompson.

Public Advocate Tish James easily secured the Democratic nomination in her quest for re-election to the position.

Liu is facing City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, and former Comptroller Bill Thompson for the Democratic nomination.

While the Democratic Party's Public Advocate nomination has yet to be settled, the top two candidates, Daniel Squadron and Letitia James, have substantial track records in fighting for increased Government transparency.

Letitia James, the New York City public advocate, announced her candidacy for New York State attorney general on Wednesday, seeking the Democratic nomination in November.

A number of recent polls have shown public advocate Bill de Blasio in the lead for the Democratic nomination.

There are no other citywide primary debates, with not enough competition for any of the Republican citywide nominations or for the Democratic nominations for Comptroller or Public Advocate, where the two incumbents are set to cruise into the general election.

Days before his party's convention, Working Families Party leader Bill Lipton joined Errol Louis to blame Gov. Cuomo for public advocate Letitia James» decision not to seek the WFP nomination for Attorney General.

James, the city public advocate, said this week that she is focused on securing the Democratic nomination for state attorney general and would not seek the Working Families Party line at Saturday's nominating convention — a huge blow for the minor progressive party that has long considered her a close ally.

Five Democrats are vying for the party's nomination to replace de Blasio, who is vacating his seat to run for public advocate.

In the contest for the Democratic nomination for New York City's public advocate, 51 % of registered Democrats are undecided about which candidate to support.