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[Rep. Gary] Ackerman Won’t Seek Re-election to Congress
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Mar 15, 2012 10:12pm |
| Category | Announcement |
| News Date | Mar 15, 2012 10:00pm |
| Description | Representative Gary Ackerman, a longtime member of Congress from Queens and Long Island, announced on Thursday that he would not seek re-election, in an unexpected development that brings an end to a colorful political career.
Mr. Ackerman, 69, announced his decision even as it seemed all but certain that his district would be spared under the Congressional redistricting process, which the state is close to completing. New York must reduce the size of its House delegation to 27, from 29, to reflect population changes recorded in the 2010 census.
Mr. Ackerman’s decision surprised and baffled his colleagues in Congress. For weeks, he had been telling them that he would run and was making preparations for a campaign, including urging other Democrats eyeing his newly constituted district not to enter the race, a top Democratic official said. |
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