John Faso, a former gubernatorial candidate, has endorsed Malpass and appeared at his campaign announcement.
In June 2006, the State Republican Committee proceeded to nominate a conservative slate of candidates not favored by Minarik, including Gubernatorial nominee John Faso.
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It also voted for John Faso over Eliot Spitzer for Governor in 2006, and for John Spencer 55.5%-42.1% over incumbent Hillary Clinton for the U.S. Senate in 2006.
New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi defeated former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso.