De Blasio Files Initial Paperwork Enabling Run For Gov

November 2, 2021 Democrats, Politics

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is one step closer to possibly running for Governor of New York. De Blasio filed paperwork with the New York State Board of Elections last week requesting the creation of the New Yorkers for a Fair Future committee.

When authorized, it would allow de Blasio to begin fundraising for a statewide campaign, namely a run for governor. But according to the Board of Elections, more paperwork is needed before fundraising is authorized.

So far, the Democratic primary includes Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, who could make history as the first Black woman to hold the office.

Read the full article. At this writing, De Blasio is on CNN dodging questions about a potential run. “I’m not not running.”

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has filed paperwork with the New York State Board of Elections to potentially run for governor. https://t.co/F8NqtJYDcg

— CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) November 1, 2021