State of Play:
Both of New York’s Senate seats are up for grabs in this year’s election. The one held by Chuck Schumer, D, is considered safe, but appointed Sen. Kirsten Gilibrand, D, could be in danger. Having dodged possible primaries from other Democratic office-holders within her state, she now faces a potential primary challenge from former Rep. Harold Ford of Tennessee. No credible Republican has declared so far, but Rep. Peter King and former Gov. George Pataki are both said to be considering the race. Mort Zuckerman, owner of the New York Daily News, could enter the race as a Republican or seek the Independence Party nomination.
Primary election: Sept. 14
Top Stories
Mar. 24 Senor Opts Out of NY Senate Run
Mar. 22 Senor camp denies Senate announcement is imminent
Mar. 11 Republican Dan Senor Is Encouraged to Join the Race for Senate
Mar. 2 Mort Zuckerman won’t run, either
Mar. 2 Ford (D) won’t run for Senate
Feb. 26 Ford will decide late next week on Senate run
Feb. 25 Bush advisor Dan Senor considers challenge to Gillibrand
Jan 20 Poll: Gillibrand 39%, Generic Republican 34%, Ford (I)10%
View the 2010 Washington Examiner Election Map
Sen. Kirsten Gilibrand (D)
