Sept. 3. Following the debate, the Citizens Union announced that it had decided to prefer the incumbent, Connor, over his challenger, stating that Connor "would undeniably be in a stronger and more experienced position to effectively advance critical reforms." Connor lost the 2008 primary to challenger Dan Squadron, who received approximately 54% of the vote. Post-senatorial career A longtime election lawyer by trade, Connor began to practice election law full time after leaving the senate. He is considered one of the "top" attorneys in this field, and has represented candidates at every level of government, from local, state, and congressional races, to presidential campaigns. See also Jeffrey Pearlman References Connor for Senate 2008 Connor's response to the 2008 Candidate Questionnaire for State Senate from the 504 Democratic Club of New York City Citizens Union Announces Final Candidate PReferences in September Primary Election Further reading Paterson, David "Black, Blind, & In Charge: A Story of Visionary Leadership and Overcoming Adversity."Skyhorse Publishing. New York, New York, 2020 External links 1945 births Democratic Party New York (state) state senators Columbus School of Law alumni Notre Dame High School (New Jersey) alumni Politicians from Trenton, New Jersey Living people 2000 United States presidential electors People from Brooklyn Heights