Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.) formally gave notice during a brief pro forma session of the House of Representatives that he will resign his office on May 25.
Delgado’s retirement was announced weeks back, when Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tapped him as her lieutenant governor and running mate in the upcoming gubernatorial election. On May 25, Delgado will be officially sworn into the office.
“I hereby submit my resignation effective May 25, 2022, at 4 p.m. ET as United States representative from the 19th congressional district of New York,” stated the announcement read by the House clerk.
“New York needs an experienced leader with a history of getting things done,” Delgado said in a May 23 tweet. “I am more than ready to step into this role as Lieutenant Governor and work tirelessly, every day, to improve the lives of New Yorkers!”…