One is the former madam of an escort service. Another goes by the nickname “the Green Hornet.” And another writes screenplays on the side.

The race for governor has been dominated by the names Cuomo and Paladino, but there are five lesser-known candidates vying to be New York’s chief executive. On Monday at 7 p.m., the candidates will join the two major-party nominees in a debate to be broadcast from Hofstra University on Long Island.

Their names may be obscure and their tactics unconventional, but each is hoping to win over voters with a familiar message of disgust with Albany and career politicians.