There are now seven candidates for the Dem nomination in the 21st CD.

TU: "John Aretakis, the North Greenbush attorney known for his many lawsuits against the Catholic Church, says he’ll announce his run as a Democrat for the 21st Congressional seat next week."

And also from the TU: "Arthur Welser, a realtor living in Latham."

Just did a Google search for Aretakis and Congress to see if he had a web site up yet. Didn't find one, but did see some interesting campaign contributions by Aretakis. Maybe I will do a post on all the candidates' past donations.

A primary to decide who will be the sacrificial Republican in the 21st. New candidate Steven Vasquez.

Five announced Dem candidates

Tonko, still speculation

Sacrificial Republican Buhrmaster to announce today

Stratton is out of the race in the 21st.

Redlich is out of the race in the 21st.

Savage is out of the race in the 21st.

Too many "maybe" candidates to recount. Supposedly people will start announcing after the primary (today).

Considering a run in the 21st: Amsterdam Democrat and business woman Susan Phemister

Chris Callaghan considers running in the 21st.

Phil Steck officially announces.

Redlich announces.

TU: Breslin running to retain NY Senate seat, not running for Congress.

TU item on Gottfried's universal health plan.

Assembly / Gottfried / Brief Narrative

Assembly / Gottfried / Full Report

"Chain reaction" item in the TU:

If state Sen. Neil Breslin decides to seek McNulty's seat, it would open his Senate spot. Fellow Democrats are standing in line.

Albany County Democratic legislator Phil Steck of Loudonville, the Colonie party chairman

Albany County Democratic legislator Gary Domalewicz of Albany

Charlie Diamond of Watervliet, who runs McNulty's district offices and has been with the Green Island congressman during his 10 terms

Update: Also looking at Breslin's state Sentate spot, via the TU:

David Weiss, president of New York Farmer’s Wind Power LLC

And from that same item, an additional name for the 21st CD:

Albany Common Council President Shawn Morris

More names for the 21st CD, per the TU Cap Con blog:

Aide to Sen. Hillary Clinton M. Tracey Brooks

Schenectady Assemblyman George Amedore

Other names for the 21st CD, also per the TU Cap Con blog:

Albany Assemblyman Jack McEneny

Schenectady County Legislature Chairwoman Sue Savage

Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings

Yesterday's batch o' names for the 21st Congressional District seat, per the TU Cap Con blog.

Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton

State Senator Neil Breslin

Albany Treasurer Betty Barnette

State Assemblyman Ron Canestrari