A vacancy in the LG office could very well be an opportunity for Max Rose or Anthony Brindisi to make a comeback, as Hochul did after her half-term. Unlike in their house seats, their only worries would be in a primary.
dammit, this means Yang is going to go for it.
Lt. Gov. Andrew Yang?
Yang can't afford another loss or he'll be labeled a perennial candidate.
The only way he runs again would be if he was the overwhelming establishment favorite and had the backing of the party honchos. Probably for something more minor like State Assembly or the School Board.