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Shakeup In NY-18 Alexander Campaign

Capitol Confidential

Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander, one of five Democrats vying to challenge Republican freshman Rep. Nan Hayworth, who started out strong in the race, but has lost momentum recently thanks to the late entry of Sean Patrick Maloney, has lost his cam... »

DCCC Backs Maloney In NY-18

Capital Tonight

Despite his late entry into the already crowded race against Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth, the DCCC has thrown its support behind former Spitzer/Paterson aide Sean Patrick Maloney in NY-18, sources familiar with the decision confirm. Maloney was presen... »

Alexander gets Dutchess Democrats’ endorsement in Hayworth race

Politics on the Hudson

Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander picked up the backing of the Dutchess County Democrats, his hometown county, in his bid to unseat Rep. Dr. Nan Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco. “I am honored to receive the endorsements of the Dutchess County Democrats and... »

Alexander Sees Victory In New NY-18

Capitol Confidential

There’s considerable upset throughout the state about the House lines released late last night by the Senate and Assembly majorities, but Wappingers Falls Mayor Matt Alexander is not complaining. In fact, Alexander, one of five Democrats in various sta... »

The Weekend That Was

Capital Tonight

Mitt Romney has a wide lead over Newt Gingrich with likely GOP primary voters in Florida, according to a new Marist poll. Romney’s surge caused Gingrich to go on the attack. If elected, Romney would be among the richest presidents in US history. Actor ... »

Three-Way Primary In NY-19

Capital Tonight

A third Democrat has thrown his hat into the ring in NY-19, creating a three-way primary to land the party’s nod to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Nan Hayworth. Tom Wilson, mayor of Tuxedo Park, announced his candidacy today via press release. He s... »