John Liu on Aug. 14, 2013, in New York City. Liu has decided to run against incumbent Tony Avella for the New York State Senate district 11. Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Former New York City Comptroller and Council Member John Liu has thrown his hat into the political ring once again, this time against a familiar rival—incumbent Tony Avella.
Avella, a Democrat, is the current senator for the state’s 11th district, and has held the position since 2010.
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
Holly Kellum is a Washington correspondent for NTD. She has worked for NTD on and off since 2012.