Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Alec Baldwin for Governor?
By
Jaya Saxena
Published May 24, 2010
Modified May 24, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jaya Saxena
Published May 24, 2010
Modified May 24, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Have you been waiting for a more interesting race for governor than Cuomo v. Republican? The Working Families Party is allegedly looking to back a "superstar" for a gubernatorial candidate if Andrew Cuomo doesn't accept their support, and the Daily News is claiming that superstar will be 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin! Despite no actual statement or proof from the WFP that they're considering the actor, the Daily News is guessing that Baldwin has just the kind of leftist chutzpah the party is looking for in an independent candidate. They quote Baldwin telling the Times in 2006, "If I ever run for anything, the thing I would like to be is governor of New York." That means it's going to happen, right?!
Cuomo said he will "address that situation down the road" as to whether or not he would accept the WFP's support. Baldwin's spokesman attempted to shoot down the rumors, saying, "It's flattering that people recognize Alec's strong sense of the issues, political perspectives, popularity and passion for New York. But no, he has no current plans to run for office." But who knows if that means he's really not or if they're just hiding the information until the right time? Let the wild speculation continue!
Tagged
alec baldwin
andrew cuomo
governor
wfp
working families party
Jaya Saxena
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
A sixth person dies after falling ill in NYPD custody this year
The 54-year-old was hospitalized twice after his arrest Friday, police said.
By
Ryan Kost
Published Oct 4, 2026 at 4:44 p.m. ET
NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of the year
While the national West Nile Virus trend has slowed down, activity in the Garden State has picked up.
By
Michael Sol Warren
News
NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of the year
While the national West Nile Virus trend has slowed down, activity in the Garden State has picked up.
By
Michael Sol Warren
NY's prison system is in crisis. It's driving staff away from the job.
By
Emily Russell
NYPD searching for suspect after fatal stabbing in Queens
By
Ben Feuerherd
NYPD: 2 suspects in off-duty officer stabbing tried to rob victim
By
Jill Webb
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .