Democrats officially tap Schumer for re-election bid
New York Democrats have nominated U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, a Brooklyn native, to run for a fourth term.
State Democratic Committee members unanimously backed Schumer on Monday during a meeting in Westchester County.
Schumer appears to be in a comfortable position with eight months to go before the November election. His favorability ratings remain good in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two-to-one and he has $24 million in his campaign account.