April 12, 2022 •
New York Lt. Gov. Arrested on Federal Bribery Charges
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Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested today on a federal bribery conspiracy charge in connection with a scheme to direct fraudulent contributions to one of his prior campaigns. The scheme was reportedly designed to help Benjamin receive matching funds from […]
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was arrested today on a federal bribery conspiracy charge in connection with a scheme to direct fraudulent contributions to one of his prior campaigns.
The scheme was reportedly designed to help Benjamin receive matching funds from New York City’s public campaign financing program during his bid for city comptroller last year.
Benjamin has served as lieutenant governor for less than a year and is currently running for re-election with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
September 16, 2021 •
New York State Special Elections Scheduled
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New York Rep. Victor Pichardo’s resignation was effective this week, leaving the 86th Assembly District seat vacant. Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s former Senate District 30 seat is also vacant following his elevation to the lieutenant governor position. Special elections will […]
New York Rep. Victor Pichardo’s resignation was effective this week, leaving the 86th Assembly District seat vacant.
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s former Senate District 30 seat is also vacant following his elevation to the lieutenant governor position.
Special elections will be held on November 2 to fill both seats. Winners of the special elections will serve until December 31, 2022.
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