Good to know, but seems like we need to know about what happens after a resignation first.https://twitter.com/rickhasen/status/993636729549504512 …
In the case of a resignation of the AG, there is no election. There is only legislative appointment to fill vacancy, per the NY State constitution.pic.twitter.com/cQ5vWXS8Ra
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Given that the Republicans control the senate, perhaps its in NYs best interest for him to persevere
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The New York Attorney General’s office is up for its regular election this November. The filing deadline is in mid-July. I’m hardly the first person to think the
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Last I checked Preet lives in NJ, not NY, so that's one thing
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FYI, the implementing statute is NY Public Officers Law, sec. 41
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the impeachment statute is NY Public Officers Law, sec. 32
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It is a joint session of the two chambers; the close margins in the state Senate won't play a role. Assemblymembers and Senators each get one vote.
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