Another 2013 Candidate? NYS Regents Chancellor Tisch Considering Run

By
Stephen Reader
The Empire | May 30, 2012

New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch is reportedly leaving the door open for a 2013 mayoral run.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Tisch is being urged to run by business and civic leaders who are less than thrilled with the field of likely candidates.

Need a refresher on those already eyeing a run? Look no further than our 2013 Mayor Tracker, which offers polling data, campaign finance numbers, and more for each hopeful.

If Merryl Tisch jumps into the race, we'll make sure she gets the mayor tracker treatment too.

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