Campaign Roundup, Mar. 21

Queens

The RWDSU is backing Rory Lancman’s congressional run.

Does Liz Crowley have a path to victory in the race?

Gary Ackerman says he hinted to Rory Lancman of an impending retirement.

2013 Mayoral Race

Michael Mulgrew, the president of the New York teachers’ union, has not been the most popular figure at City Hall under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, but his endorsement is coveted by the 2013 mayoral candidates.

Brooklyn

The Storobin-Fidler race refuses to end.

Manhattan

Facing a primary challenge, Rep. Charlie Rangel officially announced his re-election bid.

Though he’s circulating petitions, Adriano Espaillat is still not 100 percent for a Rangel challenge.

State Senate

A new candidate for the 63^rd Senate seat.

Sen. Patrick Gallivan is taking a pass on running for Congress.

The Senate GOP is protecting its incumbents in primaries.

Proof that GOP Sen. Roy McDonald isn’t actually switching parties.

Elsewhere

Mickey Kearns, a Democratic member of the Buffalo Common Council running on the Republican line, scored a stunning upset over Democrat Christopher Fahey in a Tuesday special election in Western New York.

In the Hudson Valley, Democrat Frank Skartados, a former one-term assemblyman, scored a decisive victory over Republican John Forman in a Tuesday race for an open Assembly seat.

Start gearing up for NYC Council redistricting!

Former U.S. Senate candidate Joe Carvin is now challenging Rep. Nita Lowey.

An aide to retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey is challenging GOP Rep. Richard Hanna.