Scandal : politicians fight for redemption at the ballot box . Both are Democrats -- a party that typically does well in New York -- and would first have to face a September vote for their party 's nomination , even before the municipal election in November . One - time mayor Eliot is running to control New York 's purse strings . Former Congressman Anthony Weiner wants to be city mayor . Spitzer was ousted for using prostitutes ; Weiner for taking sexual photos .
Scandal : politicians fight for redemption at the ballot box . One - time mayor Eliot is running to control New York 's purse strings . Former Congressman Anthony Weiner wants to be city mayor . Spitzer was ousted for using prostitutes ; Weiner for taking sexual photos .