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Actress Cynthia Nixon confirms she will run for governor of New York

NEW YORK - After dropping hints for days and huddling with powerful political consultants, actress Cynthia Nixon announced Monday that she will run for governor, all but guaranteeing a spirited election season for New Yorkers.

The former "Sex and the City" star began her campaign in cinematic fashion - posting a video showing Nixon dropping her child off at school and riding the subway, all with a link to a donation page. Nixon emphasized her lifelong ties to New York and her involvement with the public school system.

"I love New York. I've never wanted to

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