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  • Hochul Raises Massive Sum in Final State Election Before New Campaign Finance System Kicks In

    Then-Gov. Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Hochul (photo: Governor's Office)


    Since Kathy Hochul became governor in August 2021, 47 people have given the maximum amount – $69,700 – directly to her campaign, according to campaign finance filings through October 3.

    In total, the governor's campaign has brought in $46 million in her first 14 months in office. That massive sum will not be as easy to accumulate in future elections thanks to a new state campaign finance system that will lower individual contribution limits and establish a

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