Governor Hochul has announced a series of special elections across New York to fill several vacant legislative seats, including those left by Mamdani and Sean Ryan. The Queens Democratic Party has nominated Diana Moreno to succeed Mamdani in Assembly District 36, while Jeremy Zellner has officially launched his campaign for the 61st State Senate District seat. Special elections are scheduled for February 3, presenting voters with multiple opportunities to participate in local governance as they fill the legislative gaps created by recent resignations.