Campaign Roundup, Mar. 26

Queens

Video of Grace Meng’s congressional campaign kickoff.

The Queens GOP is officially behind Dan Halloran’s run for the same seat.

Liz Crowley hired a campaign manager.

Brooklyn

The WFP is raising money for Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries.

The process going forward in the Storobin-Fidler recount.

Allies of Congressman Ed Towns, Assemblyman Vito Lopez and Councilman Erik Martin Dilan have landed high-level positions at Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn, despite questionable qualifications.

Staten Island

Rep. Michael Grimm got the backing of the Independence Party.

State Senate

Some key Senate Democrats, shocked by the possible victory of Republican David Storobin in last week’s special election in Brooklyn, are privately conceding they have little chance of retaking control of the Senate in November.

Good government groups want a constitutional amendment for an independent redistricting commission placed on the ballot in 2014 to ensure the best odds of passage.

Sen. Steve Saland is the fourth gay marriage-supporting Republican to get a primary challenge.

The Senate GOP is prepared to go on the offensive.

U.S. Senate

Things are already heating up between George Maragos and his opponent, Bob Turner.

2013 Mayoral Race

Could tension between black and Latino pols undermine Bill Thompson’s mayoral prospects?

Elsewhere

Assemblyman Jack McEneny may not run for re-election.

Will Chris Collins face a primary running for Rep. Kathy Hochul’s seat?