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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the latest reports indicating New York Democrats have opted not to proceed with the contentious election legislation.
In a significant turn of events, a controversial election bill in New York, which raised concerns over its implications for U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik’s congressional seat, has been declared effectively dead. According to multiple reports, Governor Kathy Hochul intervened, urging the Democrat-dominated legislature to pause any further action regarding the bill.
Sources close to the matter revealed to the New York Post and City & State New York that Hochul requested legislative leaders to refrain from advancing the legislation. The proposed bill aimed to grant Hochul enhanced authority to determine the timing of special elections, potentially delaying the process of filling the vacancy in Stefanik’s solidly Republican district when she transitions to her new role as U.N. Ambassador.
The decision to halt the bill reportedly aligns with ongoing discussions between Hochul and the Trump administration concerning the future of the state-operated MTA’s “Congestion Pricing” tolling initiative, a measure the former president has vigorously opposed.
A Pause on a Thorny Proposal
During an afternoon meeting, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat from the Bronx, acknowledged that the controversial bill is currently a non-starter. In a similar tone, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay from Oswego confirmed that the proposed legislation is
