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StatewideNYNovember 3, 2026
New York Governor
The leader of your state, kind of like a president but just for your state. Usually serves 4 years.
224days
·14hours
until Election DayIncumbent Kathy Hochul (D).
Party Breakdown
1 Democratic
1 Republican
Candidates2
Governor of New York since August 2021, succeeding Andrew Cuomo. Former Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Representative from western New York. First female governor of New York. Focused on housing, public safety, and economic development.
Former Westchester County Executive (2010-2017). 2014 Republican gubernatorial nominee. Broadcast executive. Moderate Republican in the mold of NY suburban politics.