Jumaane Williams Launches Exploratory Bid for N.Y. Governor

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New York City public advocate Jumaane Williams launched an exploratory committee for New York governor on Tuesday.

A spokesman said his campaign planned to file formal paperwork later today.

Williams’s announcement is notable because he is the first Democratic candidate to formally disclose a run against Governor Kathy Hochul, kicking off the 2022 New York governor’s race.