2026 New York gubernatorial election

Delgado calls for universal health care as he distances himself from Hochul

The lieutenant governor indicated he would be more willing to create ambitious and expensive social welfare programs than his boss has been.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

2026 New York gubernatorial election

County Democratic Party chairs go in for Hochul

Most of the chairs leading county Democratic committees signed a letter endorsing Hochul in their personal capacities after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced a primary challenge

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis and Austin C. Jefferson

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Delgado charts a leftwing guv campaign in first event since launch

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado sought to distance himself from his boss at his not-launch rally in Brooklyn

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Electeds race to endorse Hochul following Delgado campaign launch

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado’s announcement that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year has resulted in a flood of endorsements for the incumbent.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

News & Politics

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado launches campaign for governor

After breaking with Gov. Kathy Hochul, Delgado now looks to be challenging her from the left.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson and Rebecca C. Lewis

News & Politics

Is Hochul vs. Stefanik in New York’s future?

A new Siena College poll found Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik would likely win their respective gubernatorial primary races.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Stefanik dominates Lawler and Blakeman in new poll

Nearly half of GOP primary voters favor Rep. Elise Stefanik, while Rep. Mike Lawler and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman can’t break single digits.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

News & Politics

Gov. Kathy Hochul takes aim at Rep. ‘Mike something’

Continuing her trend of stronger rhetoric against the GOP, the governor repeatedly criticized potential gubernatorial opponent Rep. Mike Lawler during the Albany Somos conference.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

News & Politics

Hochul dominates potential challengers in new Siena poll

Hochul's two potential primary opponents, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres, lack statewide name recognition.

  • By Peter Sterne

2026 New York gubernatorial election

Who could be Hochul’s next LG?

With Antonio Delgado off the topic, Gov. Kathy Hochul has a wide range of options for her next running mate.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

News & Politics

Wanted: New Hochul running mate

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced that he would not run for reelection next year, leaving open a spot on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ticket.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis
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