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Gov. Kathy Hochul Launches Ad Blitz to Kick Off General Election

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign kicked off the general election with a massive statewide TV and digital ad campaign highlighting Gov. Hochul’s nation-leading efforts to strengthen New York’s gun safety laws and slamming Lee Zeldin’s extremist record. One of the several initial TV ads airing across the state, “The Day,” exposes Lee Zeldin’s far-right…

‘Big Lie’ Lee Zeldin Finally Finds Evidence of Election Fraud — In His Own Campaign

The Albany County District Attorney says he’s reviewing a request to investigate Lee Zeldin after he was caught red-handed trying to defraud his way onto the Independence Party line on the ballot for New York governor with nearly 13,000 invalid signatures. The State Board of Elections invalidated Zeldin’s application after an investigation revealed many of…

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

New reporting from CNN and the Washington Post highlights the dangerous and unprecedented number of Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for governor across the country — and how they have the potential to seriously damage democracy if elected. “Governors play a major role in elections,” CNN wrote. “It is possible that some swing states will…

Polls Show Just How Out of Touch Lee Zeldin is with Top Issues for New Yorkers

Two polls released today from Siena and Emerson demonstrate how out of touch MAGA Republican Lee Zeldin is with New Yorkers. The polls, which have Gov. Hochul with a commanding lead over Zeldin, show New York voters strongly oppose Zeldin’s dangerous agenda to put more guns on streets and restrict the fundamental right to an…

“Big Lie” Lee Fails Attempt to Defraud His Way Onto Independence Party Ballot Line

Election Law Expert: “This is Simple, Blatant Fraud” Republican nominee Lee Zeldin — who has pushed baseless claims of fraud and voted against certifying the results in the 2020 election — was caught red-handed trying to defraud his way onto the Independence Party line on the ballot for New York governor, according to a scathing…

DGA Statement on Lee Zeldin Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor of New York

DGA Executive Director Noam Lee released the following statement on Lee Zeldin securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination in New York: “Lee Zeldin is a MAGA Republican who’s completely out of touch with New York values. His record includes objecting to certifying the 2020 election results to prove his loyalty to Trump, voting for an abortion…

DGA Statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New York

From the Chair’s Desk Jun 28, 2022

DGA Statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New York

DGA Chair North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper released the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in New York: “Congratulations to Gov. Kathy Hochul on winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary. When New York needed it most, Gov. Hochul bridged divides and put people first, cracking down on illegal guns…

Lee Zeldin Tries to Cover Up His Anti-Choice Extremism

After suggesting he would appoint an anti-abortion health commissioner if elected governor, Lee Zeldin is trying to hide his out-of-touch agenda on reproductive rights. When speaking at a virtual town hall hosted by an anti-abortion group, Zeldin said, “It would be a great benefit for the state of New York to have a health commissioner…

Lee Zeldin Votes to Defund the Police, Calls $2.9 Million Investment in NYPD “Crap I Don’t Support”

New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin voted against a spending package in the House that included $2.9 million in funding for NYPD. The spending package, which passed the House, will include funding for NYPD to help acquire new forensic equipment, PPE, and fund the department’s K9 unit. Despite this, Zeldin voted against the…

Extremist Lee Zeldin Secures New York GOP Endorsement for Governor

Today, Lee Zeldin secured his state party’s endorsement for governor. At the New York GOP convention, the state party and Zeldin proved they’re more focused on far-right talking points than delivering for New Yorkers. Zeldin vehemently supports Trump’s dangerous agenda and was one of his most ardent defenders in Congress, leading the effort to oppose…

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Launches Ad Blitz to Kick Off General Election

‘Big Lie’ Lee Zeldin Finally Finds Evidence of Election Fraud — In His Own Campaign

ICYMI: As GOP Nominates Election Deniers for Governor Across the Country, CNN and Washington Post Warn of “Crisis of Democracy”

Polls Show Just How Out of Touch Lee Zeldin is with Top Issues for New Yorkers

“Big Lie” Lee Fails Attempt to Defraud His Way Onto Independence Party Ballot Line

DGA Statement on Lee Zeldin Becoming the Republican Nominee for Governor of New York

DGA Statement on Gov. Kathy Hochul Securing the Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in New York

Lee Zeldin Tries to Cover Up His Anti-Choice Extremism

Lee Zeldin Votes to Defund the Police, Calls $2.9 Million Investment in NYPD “Crap I Don’t Support”

Extremist Lee Zeldin Secures New York GOP Endorsement for Governor