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NY Has a New Lieutenant Governor and he’s from the Capital Region
Governor Hochul has been in a tough spot after her Lieutenant Governor, Brian Benjamin, was arrested on charges related to a campaign finance scheme in connection to a real estate mogul.
Governor Hochul Makes Special Announcement With State Senator Brian Benjamin
Benjamin resigned his position as Lieutenant Governor shortly after his indictment back on April 12.
Governor Hochul announced Benjamin's replacement in a tweet Tuesday morning:
Franmarie Metzler; U.S. House Office of Photography
Congressman Antonio Delgado is from Schenectady and currently serves as the representative for New York's 19th district, which covers the Catskills and parts of the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
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