Sentences with phrase «previously ran for the seat»

He is seen as increasingly vulnerable in this campaign due to the growing Latino majority in his district and his 2010 censure by the House for multiple ethics violations and has attracted four challengers in this race; Mr. Espaillat, former Democratic National, onetime Democratic District Leader Joyce Johnson and Craig Schley, a local activist and former model who previously ran for the seat as an independent.

[6] Roe had previously run for the seat in 2006 when 10 - year incumbent Bill Jenkins announced his retirement, but lost to Davis in that year's primary.

The longtime congressman is seeking a 22nd term in office and is facing at least three challengers: former presidential aide Clyde Williams, who has $ 125,000 on hand; district leader Joyce Johnson, the only woman in the race; and State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who announced this morning that he had been endorsed by one of Rangel's former aides, Vince Morgan, who previously ran 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.

Insiders say earlier this year, all eyes were on who Nassau County Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs and Sufflok County Democratic Chair Richard Schaffer would choose to run for the seat previously held by Republican Assemblyman Joe Saladino, who left to become Oyster Bay Town Supervisor.

Republican Rick Zaccaria has previously declared his campaign to run for the 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.

He previously ran for a U.S. Congressional seat in the 6th District but lost to Democrat Rev. Floyd Flake.

Then, there's activist and businessman George Alvarez, who ran previously for a Bronx Assembly seat, and Community Board 3 member Marlon Molina, who, like many, highlights gentrification concerns in a South Bronx district that includes neighborhoods like Hunts Point, Longwood and Melrose.

Both candidates previously ran for the governor's seat.

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.

Ydanis Rodriguez, who has run for the Council seat before, is the likely front - runner as the dust settles among the field of previously - announced candidates.

The seat was previously held by Jon Corzine, who gave it up to run for New Jersey governor in 2005.

Mark - Viverito has previously said she is not interested in running for the seat next year, even as she raises money for a 2017 campaign account and is planning a birthday fund - raiser in April.

Dell Smitherman, a candidate for the seat last year, told the Observer he was undecided about running again yesterday but had previously said he was interested in seeking the seat on the Working Families Party line.

Adam Bermudez, an aide to New York City Councilman Andy King who previously ran for the Assembly seat in 2012, has registered a campaign committee with the Board of Elections.

-- Win battles for four open seats currently or previously held by Republicans — Maziarz, Greg Ball (Hudson Valley, retiring), Chuck Fuschillo (Long Island, retired) and Lee Zeldin (Long Island, running for Congress).

Another candidate, Assemblyman Giullermo Linares — a Rangel supporter — has previously said he'll campaign for the seat regardless of who is running.

At the party's county convention Wednesday, May 27, Heppner, 27, was the only one nominated, as both candidates who had previously announced intentions to run for the seat being vacated by longtime legislator Don Gregorius dropped out before the convention.

Castellanos, who lives on 169th Street in Washington Heights, previously ran for the council seat in 2009, falling to Rodriguez in the Democratic primary.

Democrats who have expressed interest in running for the job this fall include Dutchess County resident Zephyr Teachout, a previously unsuccessful candidate for governor and New York's 19th Congressional District seat; New York City Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James; and state Sen. Michael Gianaris, D - Queens.

Incumbent Bronx state Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. faces a primary challenge from Elliot Quinones, who previously ran for Diaz's seat in 2014 but was removed from the ballot before the primary.

Phillips had previously ran for the NY - 22 when the seat was held by Democrat Rep. Maurice Hinchey in 2010.