Sentences with phrase «vacant seats in the state legislature»
The City Council is set to vote on a resolution this week that calls on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to hold special elections for the many vacant seats in the state legislature.
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Special election advocates argue that allowing vacant seats in the state legislature will deprive communities of representation during the crucial budget season and especially impact minority areas.
Election season is here beginning with next Tuesday's primaries for two vacant seats in the state legislature.
Not exact matches
Not setting a special election until November would be in keeping with how he historically handled vacancies, state Sen. Diane Savino (D - North Shore / Brooklyn) said, noting he kept 14 state legislature seats vacant last year instead of calling separate elections.