FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 23, 2022 

STATEMENT FROM NYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIRMAN JAY S. JACOBS  

NASSAU COUNTY, NY: New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay S. Jacobs issued the following statement: 

“I now have full confidence that the Working Families Party will stand with and offer their general election line to Governor Kathy Hochul, when she wins the Democratic Primary, as I believe she will.  While that ultimate decision rests with the WFP State Committee, WFP’s record and clearly articulated commitment to not becoming ‘the spoiler’ in this race, after productive conversations, provides the assurances we need to ensure ballot parity for the Governor Hochul.  With this anticipated WFP support, Governor Hochul will have the two lines necessary to match the Republican nominee, who we assume will also be on the Conservative line. 

“Accordingly, as our stated goal of ensuring a second line for the Governor would be met, we have decided NOT to circulate petitions for the Governor on an Independent Committee line.  While other, down-ballot candidates will continue to circulate petitions for that line where they feel that they need or want it, the Governor’s name will not be on any petitions.” 

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