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Politics & Government

So She's Running, After All

Assemblywoman Annette Robinson announced her campaign for re-election in the 56th district last weekend.

Assemblywoman Annette Robinson announced her bid for re-election in the 56th district last weekend, putting to rest rumors of her retirement, says City and State.

During a Saturday morning speech at the , on Fulton Street, Robinson announced to club members that she would indeed be seeking another term, says the article.

In January, Politicker reported that sources close to Robinson said she was planning to retire and would likely turn her seat over to district leader Robert Cornegy.

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City and State now speculates that Robinson’s announcement will hinder the plans of several up-and-coming politicians, like L. Joy Williams, who opened a campaign account in anticipation of a vacancy, and Cornegy himself, who had been eyeing Robinson’s seat.

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