These are Tom DiNapoli's Democrat challengers in NY comptroller's race

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who has held the position since 2007, is facing two Democratic challengers in the June 23 primary election: Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle. Early voting begins June 13, with DiNapoli seeking another term after defeating Republican opponents four times, most recently by 14 points in 2022. DiNapoli has grown the state’s pension fund, recovered millions for taxpayers, and audited school districts, according to his campaign. Drew Warshaw, a New York City native and former co-CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, has criticized DiNapoli’s management of the $291 billion pension fund, claiming it has underperformed and cost taxpayers $59 billion in additional taxes over 18 years. Warshaw’s platform includes cutting taxes, creating an affordable housing fund, and divesting from fossil fuels and foreign bonds. He previously served as chief of staff for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and worked with former Governor Eliot Spitzer. Raj Goyle, a former Kansas legislator and legal technology entrepreneur, also challenges DiNapoli, emphasizing utility rate hikes and fossil fuel divestment. His platform aligns with Warshaw’s on affordable housing and pension reform, though Goyle highlights his experience with civil rights organizations like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and ACLU. Both candidates reside in lower Manhattan, while DiNapoli lives in Nassau County. DiNapoli’s campaign dismissed Warshaw’s report as containing errors and warned that his proposals could risk retirements for over a million public employees. The primary election will determine whether DiNapoli retains his seat or if either Warshaw or Goyle gains momentum in the Democratic race. The Republican candidate for the role was not mentioned in the provided content.