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Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New Yorks lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the states first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. World News | Delgado Becomes 1st New York Lt. Governor with Latino Roots.

A Harvard Law grad and Rhodes scholar, Antonio Delgado served two terms in the House representing a Hudson Valley district after pursuing a rap career and working as a litigator at a “white shoe” law firm in Manhattan.

Shafik Jones (age 27) faces multiple charges following an alleged incident in Syracuse, New York in May 2022.

The post was previously held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest in April for federal corruption charges, which he has denied.

Antonio Delgado, who previously represented New Yorks 19th congressional District, is the third lieutenant governor in New York in the past year.

Democrat Antonio Delgado has been sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor, becoming the state’s first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office.

New York State's 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado was sworn in yesterday by Governor Kathy Hochul as the state's new Lieutenant Governor.

When he was sworn in Wednesday, Antonio Delgado became the first New York lieutenant governor with Latino roots.

The special election to fill his seat representing the 19th Congressional District will likely be held on Aug. 23.