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The New York State Legislature is poised to vote as early as Monday on a bill that would remove disgraced former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the primary election ballot.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about the New York State legislature being poised to vote as early as today on a bill that would remove disgraced former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin from the primary election ballot.

The New York State legislature is poised to vote as early as today on a bill that would remove disgraced former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin from the primary election ballot.

Two of women running for lieutenant governor are decrying the measure that could lead to Brian Benjamin's removal from the ballot.

The bill, introduced in the state Senate on Friday evening, would allow a candidate to remove their name from the ballot if they have been arrested and charged with state or federal misdemeanors or felonies, or have been convicted of a crime.

The blockbuster Senate primary in Ohio is only a day away.

The New York state Legislature is poised to vote as early as Monday, on a bill that would remove disgraced former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin from the primary election ballot.

Lawmakers are expected to pass legislation that would allow individuals who have been arrested or indicted to be removed from state ballots.

Republicans have criticized the measure, saying Democrats are trying to change the rules for their own benefit.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo could enter the race for governor this year if the...