Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a special election for New York’s 115th Assembly District following the resignation of Assemblyman Billy Jones. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, and will be held alongside the general election. The announcement was made through a proclamation issued by Governor Hochul on September 15 in accordance with Public Officers Law.
“To ensure residents of the 115th District have representation in the State Assembly, there will be a special election on Tuesday, November 4, coinciding with the general election, to fill the seat vacated by Assemblyman Billy Jones,” Governor Hochul said. “Assemblyman Jones served the people of the 115th District with distinction, and we wish him well in his next chapter. I look forward to working with his successor.”
The vacancy comes after Billy Jones stepped down from his position representing the district.
