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Mr. Delgado is also expected to serve as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s running mate in her campaign for a full term leading New York this year, replacing former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin.

ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that she will be appointing Congressman Antonio Delgado, a Democrat who currently represents the 19th Congressional District, as lieutenant governor following Brian

Gov. Kathy Hochul selected Rep. Antonio Delgado as her lieutenant governor.

The Capital Region native is now 2nd in command of New York State

By Devan Cole, CNN New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped Democratic Rep. Antonio Delgado to be the state's new lieutenant governor."I am proud to announce

Delgado will serve the remainder of Brian Benjamin’s term and replace him on the primary ballot.

The congressman replaces Brian Benjamin, who resigned in April after his arrest on bribery charges

It was unclear when Delgado, who was first elected in 2018 to represent the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, would take office.

Delgado, a Democrat and Afro-Latino man, will take on the role previously formerly held by Brian Benjamin, who resigned following his arrest.

Antonio Delgado represents New York's 19th Congressional District which includes the Hudson Valley and Catskills.