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Multiple congressional incumbents cruised to reelection across New York on Tuesday. Here's a look at eight key races.
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spectrumlocalnews.com Most incumbents cruise to reelection in House races across New York Several congressional incumbents from across upstate New York beat back challenges on Tuesday.

Capital Tonight @CapitalTonight Nov 4

Democrats Letitia James and Tom DiNapoli have been reelected to their respective roles as New York’s attorney general and state comptroller, according to Spectrum News.

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spectrumlocalnews.com James, DiNapoli win reelection, Spectrum News says James has served as the state’s attorney general since 2019, and DiNapoli is the second-longest-serving comptroller.

Capital Tonight @CapitalTonight Nov 4

Democrat Kathy Hochul has secured a second full term as the governor of New York, according to the Associated Press.

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spectrumlocalnews.com Hochul elected to second full term as New York governor Hochul became New York’s first female governor in August 2021.

Capital Tonight @CapitalTonight Oct 2

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stepped in Thursday to name Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the sexual assault investigation involving an alleged 2024 rape at a Cornell University fraternity house. specne.ws/jmHFrq

Capital Tonight @CapitalTonight Dec 19, 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is dropping out of the New York governor's race, and will not seek reelection to Congress.

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