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
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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
Franmarie Metzler; U.S. House Office of Photography
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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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