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President Joe Biden faces a closer race in deep blue New York, a huge problem for swing-district Democrats.
  • President Biden easily won New York in 2020, powered by his strong margins in NYC and its suburbs.
  • But Biden has faced tepid numbers in the state for months, which could impact down-ballot Democrats.
  • While Gov. Kathy Hochul remains behind Biden, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado called on him to forgo his reelection bid.

Democratic presidential nominees have won New York in every election since 1988, generally by double-digits.

The 2020 election was no different, as President Joe Biden won the state by 23 points, powered largely by his massive advantage in New York City and its suburbs.