Here’s some good news: It looks like Dan Maffei has effectively clinched the Democratic nomination to contest the open seat of retiring GOP Rep. Jim Walsh. The affable and progressive Maffei, who barely lost against the entrenched Walsh in 2006, quickly earned the support of the DCCC and most of the state’s House delegation after Walsh announced his surprise decision.
It looks like that support paid dividends for Maffei today, as his potential primary opponent, Syracuse Mayor Matt Driscoll, announced that he won’t pursue the nomination after several weeks of consideration.
Maffei is looking strong to bring this D+3.4 seat into the blue column.
(H/T: House Race Hotline)