New York City Councilman Erik Bottcher is dropping his bid to succeed U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler in Congress to instead run for an open State Senate seat, he announced on Monday.
“This decision is rooted in where I believe I can do the most good immediately,” Bottcher wrote in a statement. “The State Senate is where critical decisions are being made on housing affordability, addressing the mental health crisis, safeguarding our environment, and defending New York from the Trump agenda.”
