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Democratic Party supporters celebrated as outlets projected Kathy Hochul as the winner of the New York gubernatorial race over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. Hochul, who is serving her second term, led Blakeman 75% to 25% with 14% of votes counted. Both candidates courted Jewish voters throughout the campaign. Blakeman, who is Jewish and staunchly pro-Israel, frequently tied Hochul to the anti-Zionist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Hochul, who is also a supporter of Israel, defended her record by aligning herself with law enforcement. The election also saw progressive candidates endorsed by Mamdani win decisive victories in their campaigns to join the United States Congress.
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