NY-26 Special is a Go

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has scheduled the special election to replace craigslist-disgracing Chris Lee for May, 24. The Hill has a word on the candidates:

Republicans have chosen state lawmaker Jane Corwin as their nominee. The Democratic favorite for the nomination is Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul, but officials are still deliberating.

Hard to know what "Democratic favorite" means here, but it probably reflects some comments gleaned from party infrastructure and not voters.