Governor Kathy Hochul wins reelection in New York

NEW YORK (WKBW) — The Associated Press projects Governor Kathy Hochul has won reelection in New York.

The Democrat and Western New York native defeated Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman.

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Hochul took office in August 2021, becoming the first woman to serve as Governor of New York.

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