Verizon lobbyist runs for NY AG—as the state sues FCC over net neutrality repeal

Enlarge / Leecia Eve, a Verizon lobbyist and candidate for New York attorney general. (credit: Leecia Eve)

A Verizon lobbyist is trying to become the attorney general of New York in the upcoming November election.

Verizon executive Leecia Eve is one of four candidates in the Democratic primary for the seat vacated when Eric Schneiderman resigned after assault allegations from four women.

If elected, Eve says she would recuse herself from Verizon matters and New York State's appeal of the federal net neutrality repeal.

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