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?

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,

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) announced a new constitutional amendment Sunday, that they are introduc

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.

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.

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.

A looming vacancy in New York's 21st Congressional District is setting the stage for a partisan showdown. Democrats in the New York State Legislature are reportedly drafting a bill to extend the deadline for setting the special election.

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.