Governor's race: Where Hochul, Zeldin stand on the issues
New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Rep. Lee Zeldin and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Credit: AP/Mary Altaffer
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin disagree on a lot of issues.
News conferences, campaign rallies and the candidates’ lone debate make clear the choice for New York governor is not just about abortion rights, bail laws and Donald Trump — even if those have been the dominant ad-campaign topics.
Here are some key issues that have shaped the campaign and help differentiate the candidates:
Donald Trump/Jan. 6 attack
Protesters push through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: AP/Julio Cortez
Bail law/crime
Demonstrators protest New York State's bail reform laws in Times Square in 2020.
Credit: Sipa USA via AP/Gabriele Holtermann-Gorden
Guns
New York Police Department Public Affairs officers set up signs reading Gun Free Zone around Times Square, on Aug. 31. Credit: AP/Yuki Iwamura
Abortion
Demonstrators hold signs outside Manhattan federal court on May 14 in Manhattan. Credit: AP/Jeenah Moon
Economy
Gas prices soared in the spring.
Credit: TNS/Olivier Douliery/AFP
Congestion pricing
Views of traffic congestion in Manhattan in August. Credit: /Jennifer S. Altman
COVID-19
People line up outside Grand Central Station for a COVID-19 testing site in December 2021 in Manhattan. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Gas drilling/environmental
Credit: Getty Images/Spencer Platt
Buffalo Bills stadium
Fans outside Highmark Stadium before a pre-season game between the Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers.
Credit: AP/Adrian Kraus
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