New York Governor Odds 2022: NY Gubernatorial Race Nov. 10 Update
December 22, 2022 10:23am
New York's gubernatorial election Nov. 8 went as forecast by England-based Ladbrokes Politics, despite some late odds drama.
After the primaries were conducted June 28, the race was down to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Democratic incumbent and current interim, and congressman Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate. Hochul held a sizable lead at the bookmaker and in fundraising, although some polls showed a narrowing gap as election day drew near.
Hochul ended up winning 52.6% to 47.4%. It was the closest race for that office since 1994, and the highest percentage for a Republican since 1998 (George Pataki won with 54.3%).
Early this month, Hochul announced that her inauguration will be held at Albany's Empire State Convention Center on Jan. 1. Hochul will be the first woman to take the oath of office for a full, four-year term.
It was the first New York gubernatorial election in more than 80 years to not feature third-party candidates after the state’s Board of Elections rejected the petitions of minor parties that put forward candidates.
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The Two Candidates for New York Governor at a Glance
Let's take a closer look at each party's candidate in the race that just ended to be governor of New York.
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Kathy Hochul (D) (-600) | Winner
The 57th governor of the state and the first woman. She took over for then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in August 2021 after his resignation. Before that, she served from 2015-21 as lieutenant governor. Born in Buffalo, she also has been a member of Congress for New York’s 26th District and is the former clerk for Erie County.
Lee Zeldin (R) (+350)
He turned 42 on Jan. 30, 2022 and is a three-term Long Island congressman who that has represented New York’s 1st District since 2015. He attended the University of Albany and Albany Law School.
New York Gubernatorial Election Information
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Key Information
| 📅 Nov. 8 | General Election | Results |
| Kathy Hochul (D) | 3,031,877 votes | 52.6% |
| Lee Zeldin (R) | 2,727,152 votes | 47.4% |
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Author
Lou Monaco has been a columnist for Gaming Today in Las Vegas and has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.
