The Field of Candidates in NY-29 Thins Itself

Uncertainty surrounding the race in New York’s 29th congressional district is keeping everyone on their toes. After Congressman Eric Massa, a Democrat, announced that he would be resigning his seat, at least a dozen potential replacements, both Republican and Democrat, have been named. Currently, the only announced candidate in the race for either party is Republican Tom Reed, a former Mayor of Corning, who has been running since last year, but the list of other potential successors is already growing thinner.

Three Democrats have removed themselves from consideration and Republican Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks appears unlikely at this point to make a run for the seat. The three Democrats that will not be running are Monroe County District Attorney Michael Green, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton and Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan. Still no word from the Governor on whether the new congressman will be determined during the regularly scheduled November election or during a special election.