De Blasio says he won't run for New York governor

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Tuesday said he will not run for governor this year, ending months of speculation about whether he would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).

In a video posted on Twitter, de Blasio, who completed his second term as mayor last year, said while he will not wage a campaign, he intends to stay involved in politics in the state.

“No, I am not going to be running for governor in New York State, but I am going to devote every fiber of my being to fight inequality in the state of New York,” he said. “We’ve got a lot to do together. I’m gonna share some more news with you in the days ahead. And let’s keep this fight going because we proved change can happen in New York.”

De Blasio’s announcement solidifies the likely top tier in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Hochul, who took office last year after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) resigned, is running for a full term. New York City P... (Read more)

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