Jon Campbell reports in the Democrat and Chronicle that while it seems like everyone is at least testing the idea of running for governor of New York next year, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is not part of that crowd. Asked Oct. 14 if she has intentions to mount a campaign, she said, "I do not... And I'm very grateful to serve the state of New York as their senator." Current Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she will try to retain the seat, but since she's never been tested at the top of the ticket, other Democrats, such as Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, have been traveling more and discussing the possibility of running against her. So far, Hochul is winning endorsements, including an Oct. 14 nod from the Democratic chair of Albany County. And there are all sorts of Republicans running campaigns including Rep. Lee Zeldin, Andrew Giuliani, Rob Astorino, Derrick Gibson and Mike Carpinelli. Gillibrand doesn't want to join that crowd. "I feel the issues we are debating in Washington are urgent and important, and I feel that I have the best ability to work on those issues and to serve the state in that way," she said. Read more about this story in the Democrat and Chronicle.