ALBANY, N.Y. — Indicted ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin will remove himself from June’s primary ballot as Democratic lawmakers opened the door Monday for Gov. Kathy Hochul to replace her disgraced running mate.
Despite initial reluctance, the Dem-led Legislature approved a controversial bill allowing a candidate to remove their name from the ballot if they’ve been arrested or are facing criminal charges.
Benjamin, Hochul’s hand-picked lieutenant governor, was indicted on federal corruption charges and resigned last month.
