Thomas P. DiNapoli Declares Victory in Democratic Primary for NYS Comptroller
DiNapoli won with 65% of the vote, according to unofficial results, and will face Republican Joseph Hernandez in November.
- On Tuesday, New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli won the Democratic primary, defeating challengers Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw with the Associated Press projecting his victory.
- Facing his first primary challenge in 20 years, DiNapoli confronted critics who questioned his $300 billion pension fund management and investment strategy decisions.
- With 31% of the vote counted, DiNapoli secured 65%, while Warshaw received 21% and Goyle 14%, with both challengers proposing to divest about $360 million in Israeli bonds.
- Following his victory, DiNapoli will face Republican Joseph Hernandez in the November 3 general election, with Hernandez running unopposed on the Republican ticket.
- In his post-victory statement, DiNapoli promised "steady, responsible leadership," while defeated opponents vowed to continue fighting for progressive causes and working families.
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DiNapoli bests challengers in Democratic primary
Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.(Warshaw and DiNapoli: Jimmy Vielkind, New York Public News Network / Goyle: Provided)Incumbent Tom DiNapoli is the projected winner in the Democratic primary for state comptroller.He prevailed over two Democratic challengers, Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw. They’re the first challengers he faced in a primary in his 19 years in o…
DiNapoli easily wins his first primary challenge in nearly two decades
In a largely expected outcome, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli fended off two opponents challenging him from the left in his first primary since taking office in a landslide victory. But his opponents Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle still managed to eat into DiNapoli’s margin of victory fairly significantly. With over about 65% of precincts reporting statewide, DiNapoli led with just under 60% of the vote, per the state Board of Elections unofficial …
Thomas P. DiNapoli declares victory in democratic primary for NYS Comptroller
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli has declared victory in the Democratic Primary for New York State Comptroller. The Associated Press is reporting Thomas P. DiNapoli has won. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding his win: "Tonight’s victory is a victory for every single working family in New York State, every public sector [...]
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