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Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest

New York Public News Network | By Jimmy Vielkind,
Jon Campbell
Published June 18, 2026 at 6:42 PM EDT
Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.
Warshaw and DiNapoli: Jimmy Vielkind, New York Public News Network
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Drew Warshaw, left, and Raj Goyle, right, are challenging State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, center, in a Democratic primary.

With just days to go before party primaries, candidates around New York are making their final pitches to voters.

There’s only one statewide primary, and that’s for state comptroller.

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Jon Campbell break down the latest on that race, as well as some other races they're watching.
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Jimmy Vielkind
Jimmy Vielkind covers how state government and politics affect people throughout New York. He has covered Albany since 2008, most recently as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
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Jon Campbell
Jon Campbell covers the New York State Capitol for WNYC and Gothamist.
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