A bill that could have delayed a special election for New York’s 21st Congressional District now appears to be off the table. The legislation, which was introduced by New York lawmakers over the weekend,

Gov. Hochul rushed to fill a seat in Democratic district so voters would be represented. Republican Party official asks: Where's the urgency to fill a vacant seat in GOP district?

The group of 15 representatives from NY-21’s 15 counties unanimously chose Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence County, as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Senate Democrats introduced a bill in Albany on Friday as the state's Republican congresswoman prepares to vacate her seat

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman said it's "bad policy" and State Sen. Dan Stec of Queensbury called it a "petty" attempt to obstruct Republicans in Washington.

New York lawmakers as soon as Monday will be able to take action on legislation that would delay a critical special election in the 21st Congressional District whenever U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik opts to resign for the United Nations ambassadorship.

ALBANY — Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat — although when that election will take place is increasingly unclear.

Kathy Hochul persuaded the State Legislature to delay any action on the proposal. The bill would require all special elections to fill vacated state and congressional seats to be held on Election Day in November.