Rep. Lee Zeldin prevailed in New York’s Republican gubernatorial primary Friday and will now face Gov. Kathy Hochul, who won the Democratic primary, in November.
Ms. Hochul cruised to a victory called by the Associated Press within 35 minutes of the polls closing, with 20% of the primary vote reporting. She defeated New York City public advocate Jumaane Williams and and Rep. Tom Suozzi at around 9:30 p.m. local time.
The Associated Press declared Mr. Zeldin the winner with 47% of the primary vote reporting, over Andrew Giuliani and and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino at around 10:30 p.