New York Changes Election Rules, Allows Hochul to Replace Embattled Running Mate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul greets supporters during the New York State Democratic Convention in New York City on Feb. 17, 2022. Seth Wenig/AP Photo

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill clearing the path to remove embattled lieutenant governor candidate Brian Benjamin from the ballot.

The new law, Senate Bill S8949, allows a person on the ballot to remove themselves if they have been arrested, charged with one or more state or federal misdemeanors or felonies, or convicted of a crime.