Mr. Delgado overcame his late entry into the race, benefiting from millions of dollars spent on campaign ads and mailers in the last weeks before the primary. Source: New York Times
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Ana María Archila Hopes for Upset Victory in N.Y. Lt. Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2022
Ms. Archila, who was endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Working Families Party, hopes to defeat Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado. Source: New York Times
How to Vote in New York’s Primary Election
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2022
How to vote early or on Election Day as Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks to fend off Democratic rivals and as Republicans pick a challenger. Source: New York Times
AOC to Endorse Ana María Archila in NY Lt. Governor Race
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2022
Ana María Archila, who would be the first Latina elected statewide, gained national attention after she confronted a senator over the Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul’s Second-in-Command Faces Sharp Challenge From the Left
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2022
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado faces two rivals in the June 28 primary, including Ana María Archila, an activist who won attention during the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing. Source: New York Times
Hochul’s Lt. Governor Pick Says He Is Afro-Latino. Some Latinos Object.
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2022
The three major Democrats running to become New York’s second-in-command have Latino roots, but Antonio Delgado’s claim to the heritage is being challenged. Source: New York Times
Hochul Chooses a Congressman Who Has Won in a Swing District
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2022
Antonio Delgado will replace Brian Benjamin as the governor’s running mate in the upcoming Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Brian Benjamin Won’t Be on the New York Ballot After All
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
Lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow individuals who have been arrested or indicted to be removed from state ballots. Source: New York Times
Brian Benjamin’s Bribery Defense: He Got ‘No Personal Benefits’
By Gotham Rex on April 18, 2022
The case against Brian Benjamin, who resigned as New York’s second-in-command last week, may hinge on whether political contributions in this case constituted a bribe. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul, the lieutenant governor, calls Cuomo’s behavior ‘repulsive.’
By Gotham Rex on August 3, 2021
If the governor were to resign over sexual harassment allegations, Ms. Hochul, a moderate Democrat from Buffalo, would become the first female governor of New York State. Source: New York Times