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Political experts are analyzing the closest gubernatorial election in New York state in years. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s five percentage point win over Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Long Island) should point out lessons both Republicans and Democrats should heed.

Legal observers say the question of whether to count mail-in ballots with handwritten dating errors is still open.

Knocking those ballots out of play would help the GOP in competitive races – since Democrats are far more likely to use the state’s vote-by-mail system.

Except in rare circumstances, voters can only drop off their own ballot at a mailbox, drop box, or county election office.

Webb, a former Binghamton council member, defeated Ithaca lawyer and political action committee founder Leslie Danks Burke by over 20 points.

Andrew Giuliani was not on stage and had to take part virtually in the first two debates due to his vaccination status.

Whoever wins the special election for the 23rd Congressional District will serve out the remainder of Reed’s term, which ends in December.

Some voters said they were turned away from the polls because they followed an earlier, incorrect polling place assignment.

“We are going to continue speaking to New Yorkers. That is basically the strategy. And let them know what our administration is accomplishing.”

"As we unravel the gerrymanders of the past, it doesn't make it a gerrymander of today. These are districts drawn fairly."