Early voting for the special election for the 23rd Congressional District and the Republican Primary for the 23rd District begins Saturday. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram said everyone who is a registered voter in … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws
The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]
Republican, Conservative Parties Endorse Sempolinski in Special Election
The Republican and Conservative parties have both endorsed Joe Sempolinski for the August 23rd Special Election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. This election will be to finish the current Congressional term vacated by Tom Reed and will … [Read more...]
WIVB: Nick Langworthy to run for 23rd Congressional District, Force Primary Against Paladino
WIVB is reporting that State GOP Chairman Nick Langworthy is running for the 23rd Congressional district. The Buffalo TV station said sources confirmed that Langworthy is entering the race as Chris Jacobs’ substitution. A substitution can occur … [Read more...]
Carl Paladino Announces Candidacy for 23rd Congressional District
Buffalo businessman and one-time candidate for governor, Carl Paladino, has entered the race for the 23rd Congressional District. The Republican announced on Twitter that he has enough petitions to qualify for the Republican and Conservative lines … [Read more...]
New NYS Congressional Maps Approved by Judge
The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]
Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline
The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Announces Resignation, Effective Immediately
Congressman Tom Reed has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Reed made a statement on the House of Representatives floor Tuesday, saying, "After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with … [Read more...]
NY Independent Redistricting Commission Fails to Create Bipartisan Legislative Map
The New York Independent Redistricting Commission failed to meet consensus on creating a bipartisan set of legislative maps. The 10 commissioners voted along party lines, so no set of maps reached a majority, with the vote ending in a 5-5 … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Apologizes and Announces Retirement Following 2022
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has issued an apology and also says he'll be retiring from public office, following allegations of sexual misconduct that first emerged on Friday. According to a report from the Washington Post, … [Read more...]
