New York Gov. Kathy Hochul cruised to the state Democratic Party’s designation for governor on Thursday, taking home enough votes from state committee members to prevent her opponents from getting an automatic spot on the June 28th primary ballot.

The New York State Democratic Committee gathered Thursday at the Sheraton in Times Square to formally designate their slate of candidates for the 2022 statewide elections and hear an address from former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

Hochul used her acceptance speech to deliver her vision for a fairer, more equal New York, saying the state “will not succeed unless we all succeed.” She also called for a more unified Democratic Party, warning that any further division could embolden Republicans. This year’s primary comes as Democrats brace for potential losses in the congressional midterm elections.

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