New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has defeated Democratic main challenger Cynthia Nixon to win his celebration’s nomination for a 3rd time period.
Cuomo had far better monetary assets going into the matchup, and polls instructed he held a commanding lead earlier than Thursday’s main.
Nixon, an activist and former Sex and the City star, had hoped to turn out to be the most recent liberal challenger to unseat a strong insider.
Cuomo’s marketing campaign dismissed her as inexperienced and touted the governor’s work to push again in opposition to President Donald Trump.
His victory comes regardless of a number of missteps, together with a extensively condemned mailer that questioned Nixon’s assist for Jewish individuals. Nixon has two Jewish youngsters and known as the assault “sleazy.”
Cuomo will face Republican Marc Molinaro and impartial Stephanie Miner in November’s basic election.
