Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is seeking a third term. He faces Republican challenger Marc Molinaro in the general election.

The most-contested congressional race in New York City is for a district that covers all of Staten Island and part of Brooklyn. It is the only one in New York City represented by a Republican. Incumbent Dan Donovan faces a challenge from Democrat Max Rose.

• Donovan Defends Saying Rose, an Army Vet, Doesn't Know How to Protect Borders
• Donovan, Rose Spar Over Immigration
• NYC Congressional Debate: Dan Donovan vs. Max Rose
• Campaign Donations and Climate Change: Fact-Checking Some of Donovan and Rose's Claims in Our Congressional Debate
• Donovan-Rose Congressional Race: Key Points You Need to Know Before the Debate

There may not be many competitive House races in New York City, but there are several races across New York State that are expected to be close. Those races are generating national attention as Democrats and Republicans fight to win the majority of seats in the House.

• These Are the House Races to Watch Across New York State
• Will New York's Races Help Turn the House Blue?
• Why Some NY Democrats are Canvassing for Congressional Candidates Outside Their Neighborhoods

Republicans have held control of the state Senate for the majority of modern New York history. But Democrats are hoping that anti-Trump sentiment will help them take back the state's upper chamber.

• 2 Democratic State Senate Candidates Faced Harassment Allegations in the Past
• State Senate Debate: Andrew Gounardes vs Marty Golden
• Martin Golden vs. Andrew Gounardes: Inside a Race That Could Decide Who Runs the State Senate
• Is a Recent Dip in NY Real Estate Political Donations Out of Fear of a Blue Wave?
• A Queens Lawmaker is Continuing His Campaign Despite Losing His Democratic Primary
• NY Dems and Republicans debate who will benefit from progressive primary wins

The lieutenant governor is second-in-line to the governor. If the governor is forced to leave office, the lieutenant governor takes over.

New York's attorney general is seen as one of the top legal positions in the country. The attorney general is responsible for overseeing dozens of attorneys and hundreds of cases.

• Checking the Facts Behind Some Misleading Statements from Letitia James in NY AG Debate
• Missed the NY Attorney General Debate? Here are 3 Hot Topics They Disagreed on
• New York State Attorney General Debate: Letitia James vs. Keith Wofford
• The Republican NY AG Candidate Makes His Case Against Aggressive Financial Regulations

The office of comptroller may be an obscure one for members of the general public, but it's important. The comptroller manages the state's pension fund for public employees, valued at more than $200 billion. The comptroller also conducts key audits for state and local government spending.

• DiNapoli, Trichter Spar Over Performance of State's Pension Funds in Comptroller Debate
• New York State Comptroller Debate: Thomas DiNapoli vs. Jonathan Trichter

One of New York's two U.S. senators is up for re-election. Kirsten Gillibrand is considered a potential Democratic candidate for the White House in 2020. Her Republican challenger is Chele Farley, who served as New York City finance chairwoman for the state Republican Party.

• Chele Farley Says She is 'Strong Supporter' of 2nd Amendment, is In Favor of Universal Background Checks
• Chele Farley on Migrant Caravan: 'We Need to Make Sure That We Vet Them All'
• Gillibrand Pledges in Debate to Serve Next Six Years if Re-Elected NY Senator

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