New York Democrats Sweep State Races
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other incumbents retained their offices with wide margins of victory on Tuesday.
By Samuel Hayes ·
Democratic candidates retained control of major New York State offices on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as incumbents won reelection with substantial lead times over Republican challengers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul secured a second term with more than 60 percent of the vote. Her margin of victory over Republican Bruce Blakeman reached approximately 1,203,700 votes when just under 90 percent of ballots were counted.
The sweep extended to the state comptroller and attorney general positions. Thomas DiNapoli defeated Joseph Hernandez to claim a fifth term in office with close to 65 percent of the vote. Letitia James defeated Saritha Komatireddy to secure a third term as attorney general with over 60 percent of the vote.
Congressional and legislative races in the Rockaway area also went to the Democratic side. Incumbent Rep. Gregory Meeks defeated Republican George Marsh in the 5th Congressional District, which covers the Rockaway peninsula and Broad Channel. Meeks received more than 80 percent of the vote.
Local state legislative candidates also held their seats. Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, representing District 31, ran unopposed and collected over 99 percent of the 18,985 votes cast. State Senator James Sanders Jr., representing the 10th District, also ran unopposed and received over 98 percent of the 54,379 votes cast.
Election officials will finalize the official counts in the coming days. Voters can track the updated results through the Board of Elections website at enr.boenyc.gov.
