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New York Governor's Endorsed Candidates Lose Several Primaries to Progressive Challengers
Several candidates backed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul lost Democratic primaries on Tuesday to challengers supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. Hochul spent part of the day at the opening of a new Buffalo Bills stadium.
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High-profile Hochul-backed candidates including Reps. Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat were defeated. In Buffalo, the candidate endorsed by Hochul for her home state Assembly district also lost.
Primary Results Incumbent state Sen.
Jeremy Zellner lost his race for the state Senate 61st District. Only two of Hochul's endorsees facing competitive primaries won their races. Hochul said Wednesday she would work with everyone to fight President Trump. She stated the Democratic Party speaks for many voices.
Hochul attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. She was photographed on the field with the team's owner. Former state Sen. David Carlucci said Hochul controls state party infrastructure but noted growing value in being perceived as an outsider.
Former state Sen. Diane Savino said the results show the power of the DSA's turnout operation in targeted races.
