Special Election News

STATEN ISLAND:

Staten Island has essentially become special election central lately. Anyway, the election for the 61st State Assembly Seat on the North Shore has been set for March 27th.

The candidates are as follows;

Democrats- Matthew Titone, the Democratic candidate for the 24th State Senate seat against Andrew Lanza last year is running
Republicans- Rose Margarella is running again
Independence- The Independence Party nominated Kelvin Alexander

Titone is widely considered the favorite in this Democratic-leaning district

March 27th will also be the date for the 62nd Assembly District Special Election on the South Shore to replace Republican Vincent Ignizio, who was elected to the City Council in a Special Election on February 20th. No candidates have been confirmed

Meanwhile, on Long Island, there are two special elections scheduled on March 27th...one for the 16th State Assembly District vacated by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and for the 11th district of the Nassau County Legislature, vacated by Democrat Craig Johnson who was elected to the State Senate on February 6th. Here, as well, candidates need confirmation.

When confirmation happens, I will update on this thread.