Bill de Blasio plans to run for governor of New York

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to run for governor of the state in 2022. This was reported by the edition New York Post with reference to three sources knowledgeable in this matter. It is not yet clear when the mayor will make an official statement on this matter; he will hold the post of mayor of New York for another two months.

Talk about de Blasio's potential nomination for governor intensified last week after the publication Politico reported that it has completed the formal process of establishing a gubernatorial nominee committee on the State Electoral Commission.

When asked by journalists about this committee, de Blasio gave an evasive answer and did not voice any plans for the future.

The committee is called New Yorkers for a Fair Future. De Blasio responded that the committee "is the vehicle he will use to communicate what needs to be done differently in New York City and State."

Without confirming his potential nomination, the mayor declared his desire to help "move the state forward." He noted that there are many things to fix in Albany.

“I'm really looking forward to starting a broader discussion about where this state is heading,” he said.

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If de Blasio enters the race, he will have strong rivals within the Democratic Party. New York Attorney General Letitia James and the current governor have already announced their desire to compete for the governor's seat. Katie Hockool.

According to the city councilor, the mayor had talked about his plans to run for governor several weeks before James announced her nomination.

“The mayor told me that he would run. He was determined. There was no doubt, ”said the deputy.

Another source said de Blasio is expanding his contacts with political allies to secure support for the governor's race.