2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Could Jacobs’ refusal to endorse Mamdani help Hochul?
State party chair Jay Jacobs broke with Gov. Kathy Hochul when she endorsed Zohran Mamdani, but it might all be part of the plan.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul’s lead over Stefanik grows to 25 points in new poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul hit over 50% support from registered voters in a head-to-head matchup with Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in the latest Siena poll.
News & Politics
Politics
Stefanik attends clambake fundraiser ahead of potential run for governor
The Republican congressional representative criticized Hochul over her opposition to fracking.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Hochul officially shifts into campaign mode
Gov. Kathy Hochul is out with her first reelection ad, which pits her squarely against President Donald Trump.
Albany Agenda
Politics
Torres recants his past criticism of Hochul
Rep. Ritchie Torres spent months attacking Gov. Kathy Hochul from the right as he explored a primary challenge but now admits he “underestimated the governor.”
Policy
Policy
Delgado thinks banning local cooperation with ICE is good now
Is Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado flip-flopping on immigration or just misinformed?
Policy
Policy
Delgado thinks banning local cooperation with ICE is good now
Is Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado flip-flopping on immigration or just misinformed?
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani leads Cuomo by 19 points, while Stefanik is catching up to Hochul
The governor’s lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik in a hypothetical gubernatorial election next year has shrunk from 23 points to 14 points.
Personality
Personality
Antonio Delgado explains why he’s running for governor
An interview with the lieutenant governor who’s challenging his boss
News & Politics
Politics
New Yorkers favor rent stabilization and social housing to solve housing crisis, new poll shows
The poll from Housing Justice for All and Data for Progress found New Yorkers would be more likely to vote for candidates who back tenant protection measures.
Personality
Personality
Bruce Blakeman, once a rising star, has been reborn in the MAGA mold
He spent over a decade in the political wilderness until his shrewd embrace of Donald Trump led to a second act on the national stage.
Personality
Personality
The many times Mike Lawler talked about being governor
Lawler stoked the rumor mill for over a year but ultimately decided not to run for governor.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul, Delgado tout fundraising totals
The governor raised more than $4 million for her reelection in the most recent fundraising period, while Delgado has raised about $1.5 million.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul leads potential GOP challengers in new poll
Voters say they’d prefer that someone other than Hochul be governor, but they’ll still vote for her over her likely competition in both a general and primary.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawler holds final town halls as he considers gubernatorial run
The swing district Republican faced less hostility from the crowd at his more recent town halls, held in more GOP-friendly areas of his district.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics
Stefanik raises millions for to-be-announced run for governor after Mamdani primary victory
Rep. Elise Stefanik plans to launch her campaign for governor soon.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Republicans are champing at the bit to use Mamdani to attack Dems
Potential GOP candidates for governor used Hochul’s name more often than Mamdani’s while reacting to the results of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary
News & Politics
Politics
The way-too-early 2026 gubernatorial election preview
Meet the top contenders hoping to become governor next year.
News & Politics
Politics
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.
2026 New York gubernatorial election
Politics