Gov. Kathy Hochul should not have to worry about dominating deep-blue New York City on the campaign trail. But less than two weeks before Election Day — and just two days before early voting begins — Hochul has a problem.
— putting him within striking distance of the governor in a race long thought to be a sleeper.
U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart , Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis speak at a Cuban freedom rally near the White House on July 26, 2021 in Washington, DC. | Getty Images Democrats win statewide races due in large part to New York City voters. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo routed GOP challenger Marc Molinaro four years ago by, which boasted the highest turnout of any county in the state — 608,728 votes, of which he won 524,080.
So far she has brought in a record amount for her campaign during her 14 months in office, outraising Zeldin $46.3 million to $17.9 million, according to campaign finance records released earlier this month. He has been boosted by more than $12 million in outside money spent on his behalf, largely from cosmetics heir Ronald Lauder. Hochul, by comparison, has not received that level of support from special interest groups.
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