NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi informed reporters Monday he’s operating for governor of New York.
Suozzi made the announcement on a digital information convention.
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“I’m a typical sense Democrat,” he stated. “I don’t imagine it’s about going to the far left or to the far proper; it’s about looking for the solutions to the issues that we face.”
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Suozzi represents Lengthy Island and components of Queens in New York’s third Congressional District.
He joins present Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lawyer Common Letitia James and Jumaane Williams on the Democratic aspect of the race. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Suffolk County Government Steve Bellone have additionally been stated to be contemplating a run.
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On the Republican aspect, Congressman Lee Zeldin, former Westchester County Government Rob Astorino and Andrew Giuliani have additionally launched their campaigns.