The western New York district had once been thought to be a Republican lock, but G.O.P. assemblywoman Jane Corwin has slipped in recent polling as independent candidate Jack Davis has remained put up a fierce fight.

Now Democrats are circling the wagons  for Hochul, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announcing plans to campaign for her in the coming days.

Today a reader passes along the follow invite for a fundraiser for Hochul which brings together Manhattan members of Congress Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler alongside City Comptroller John Liu, the first time, as far as I know, that this particular threesome has spearheaded a fundraising effort.

The event will be at the home of Democratic activist James Simon and $250 gets you in the door. The fundraiser comes on the heels of another one for Hochul hosted by Maloney last month

Details below:

You Are Cordially Invited to Join a Reception in Support of

Kathy Hochul

Democratic Nominee for NY-26 Special Election

The Special election is for the open seat created by the resignation of Republican Christopher Lee and will be held in May. Kathy is a progressive, pro-choice candidate. She is running in a 3-way race against a self-funding tea party candidate who will likely split votes with her Republican opponent.

For more information, visit www.kathyhochul.com.

Friday, May 13, 2011

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

At the home of

James Simon

200 West End Avenue at West 70^th Street, 3^rd Floor

 

With Special Guests

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney

Congressman Jerrold Nadler

NYC Comptroller John C. Liu

□Chair: $2500 □Vice Chair: $1000 □Patron: $500 □Friend: $250

 

Please make checks payable to ‘Kathy Hochul For Congress’

P.O. Box 64, Buffalo, N.Y. 14231

or contribute online at

www.actblue.com/page/hochulnyc

 

Please RSVP to Walter Swett at 212-862-4990 or waltswett@gmail.com

 

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