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New York · New York Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Kathy Hochul

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Governor of New York (2021–present)

2026 race · New York Governor

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

98%2%

97% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

97%3%
● Kathy HochulINC● Bruce Blakeman
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Background

Current office
New York Governor
Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
1 (1 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in New York, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Governor Nov 8, 2022

    D · 53.1% · 3,156,467 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026