Zeldin Chooses NYPD Officer as Running Mate

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) attends a press conference on the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinians on May 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Republicans voiced their support for Israel and urged the Biden Administration to intervene. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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The frontrunner for the Republican nomination for governor has chosen a running mate.

Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin has chosen Alison Esposito, the commander of the New York Police Department's 70th Precinct.

Zeldin is one of four announced Republican candidates for governor.

The others are 2014 candidate Rob Astorino, Andrew Giuiliani, and businessman Harry Wilson.

The state Republican convention is Monday.