Governor Kathy Hochul intervened in Democratic plans to delay an upstate special election, which would have left a Republican-held House seat vacant until November, jeopardizing Trump's legislative agenda. The Democrats' proposed legislation sought to postpone the election, drawing criticism from Republicans who argued it undermined fair representation for the district's 800,000 residents. Hochul's decision comes amid her ongoing negotiations with Trump regarding Manhattan's congestion pricing, highlighting the significant political maneuvering involved as the GOP clings to a slender majority in the House following the anticipated departure of Rep. Elise Stefanik for her UN role.
Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened to halt Democrats' plan to delay a special election for a House seat, maintaining representation and avoiding a partisan power play.
The cancellation of the Democrats' legislation to leave a House seat vacant is a significant move amid Hochul's negotiations with Trump on Manhattan's congestion pricing.
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