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Raj Goyle's Progressive Shift: From Conservative to Contender

1/31/2026

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Raj Goyle, the Democratic state comptroller candidate, shifts from a conservative stance to present himself as a progressive.
He previously voted with Republicans about 80% of the time and supported strict immigration policies.
He now advocates divestment from Israel and opposes immigration enforcement.
Incumbent Tom DiNapoli has also evolved, and Goyle faces Adem Bunkeddeko and Drew Warshaw in the primary.

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Story summary

Raj Goyle, the Democratic state comptroller candidate, shifts from a conservative stance to present himself as a progressive.
He previously voted with Republicans about 80% of the time and supported strict immigration policies.
He now advocates divestment from Israel and opposes immigration enforcement.
Incumbent Tom DiNapoli has also evolved, and Goyle faces Adem Bunkeddeko and Drew Warshaw in the primary.