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Rep. Ritchie Torres, an outspoken pro-Israel House Democrat, is teasing a primary challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.

Two House members eye Hochul challenge

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), an outspoken pro-Israel House Democrat, is teasing a primary challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.

Torres first won election to his Bronx-based House seat in 2020 and has quickly attracted a substantial spotlight thanks to his criticisms of the progressive left and support for Israel.

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