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Hochul and Blakeman clash in gubernatorial debate

Kathy Hochul, the Democratic governor, and her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman pressed each other on immigration, utility costs and crime. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not watch, accused Blakeman of bigotry and racism.

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What happened

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman faced off Tuesday evening on Spectrum News in what was described as the only governor debate between them. The candidates clashed over immigration enforcement, utility costs, crime and other issues. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he did not watch the debate, yet accused Blakeman of bigotry and racism.

Why it matters

The debate was described as the only governor debate between the two candidates, making it their sole head-to-head contest on stage.

Timeline

  1. Tuesday evening: Hochul and Blakeman debate on Spectrum News, clashing over immigration enforcement, utility costs and crime.
  2. Oct 14, 2:41 PM ET: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said he did not watch the debate, accuses Blakeman of bigotry and racism.
  3. Oct 14, 8:11 PM ET: Hochul and Blakeman discuss their debate performances after the clash on Spectrum News.

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