2018Final results
2018 election for New York Governor
Governor · New York
Andrew Cuomo (D) won with 61.0% of the vote, defeating Marc Molinaro (R) by 26.3 points.
Andrew CuomoDemocrat · winner
61.0%3,286,344
Marc MolinaroRepublican
34.6%1,866,153
Howie HawkinsOther party
1.8%94,460
Larry SharpeLibertarian
1.6%85,827
Stephanie A. MinerOther party
0.9%51,167
5,390,687 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
The candidates
Andrew Cuomo (D)Marc Molinaro (R)
Also on the ballot: Howie Hawkins (Other party), 1.8%; Larry Sharpe (Libertarian), 1.6%; Stephanie A. Miner (Other party), 0.9%