But Hochul will have to spend the next four years proving herself and winning over the left, which was
unenthusiastic about her candidacy, thanks to her right - of - center record on key issues like gun control and immigration during her days serving as a congresswoman and before that, as Erie County clerk.
Republican party leaders were
unenthusiastic about the candidacy of Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, who had been «exploring» a race for Lieutenant Governor for over a year.