2026 New York gubernatorial election
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The 2026 New York gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of New York. Incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul took office on August 24, 2021, upon the resignation of Andrew Cuomo, and was elected to a full term in her own right in 2022 with 53.2% of the vote, the closest New York gubernatorial election since 1994. Hochul announced her intention to run for re-election in July 2024.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Background
[edit]Due to low approval ratings, poor Democratic performances in the 2022 midterm elections in New York, and controversies surrounding her administration, Hochul is considered to be potentially vulnerable to a primary challenge.[2]
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kathy Hochul, incumbent governor (2021–present)[1]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Jamaal Bowman, former U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district (2021–2025)[3][4]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present) (decision expected in mid-2025)[5]
Potential
[edit]- Alvin Bragg, New York County District Attorney (2022–present)[6]
- Andrew Cuomo, former governor (2011–2021)[7][6]
- Eric Gonzalez, Brooklyn District Attorney (2016–present)[6]
- Letitia James, New York attorney general (2019–present) and candidate for governor in 2022[7][6]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate (2019–present), candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018[6]
Declined
[edit]- Antonio Delgado, incumbent lieutenant governor (2022–present)[8]
- Tom Suozzi, U.S. representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023, 2024–present) and candidate for governor in 2006 and 2022[9]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive (2022–present)[6]
- Mike Lawler, U.S. representative from New York's 17th congressional district (2023–present)[6][10]
- Steven McLaughlin, Rensselaer County executive (2018–present)[6]
Potential
[edit]- Rob Astorino, former Westchester County executive (2010–2017), nominee for governor in 2014, and candidate in 2022[6]
- Marc Molinaro, former U.S. representative from New York's 19th congressional district (2023–2025) and nominee for governor in 2018[6]
General election
[edit]Polling
[edit]Hypothetical polling
Kathy Hochul vs. different candidate
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul (D) |
Different Candidate |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[11] | December 2–5, 2024 | 1,059 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 33% | 57% | 11% |
| Slingshot Strategies (D)[12] | May 2–3, 2024 | 1,059 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 34% | 44% | 21% |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
References
[edit]- ^ a b Parsnow, Luke (July 2, 2024). "Hochul says she's running for another term as New York governor in 2026". Spectrum News 1. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Reisman, Nick (September 5, 2024). "Hochul's headwinds become tougher with indictment of alleged foreign agent". Politico.
- ^ Frey, Kevin (December 13, 2024). "'I wish I didn't pull that damn fire alarm': Rep. Bowman reflects on his time in Congress, primary loss". NY1. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
- ^ Wong, Scott; Thorp, Frank (December 31, 2024). "Inside the most bizarre Congress in recent memory". NBC News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
Bowman said he is not ruling out running for political office in the future: 'U.S. Senate, yes, governor, yes, mayor, yes.'
- ^ Sheehan, Kevin; Campanile, Carl; McCarthy, Craig; Troutman, Matt (November 25, 2024). "Rep. Ritchie Torres 'considering' run for governor as he turns up heat on Hochul — and doesn't rule out bid for NYC mayor". New York Post. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
Torres said in a spate of appearances that he's...making a decision in mid-2025 on a potential gubernatorial run
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Pretsky, Holly (July 15, 2024). "Who could run for New York governor in 2026?". City & State. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily (November 20, 2023). "A NY GOP without McCarthy's cash". Politico. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Mays, Jeffery (December 15, 2024). "Hochul May Face a Challenger She Knows Well: Her Lieutenant Governor". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
In an interview, [Delgado] said that he had no 'intention' of challenging Ms. Hochul in 2026
- ^ Solender, Andrew (December 12, 2024). "GOP Rep. Ciscomani passes on run for Arizona governor". Axios. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) told Axios he won't mount another run for governor in 2026.
- ^ Frey, Kevin (November 20, 2024). "'A leadership crisis': Rep. Torres doesn't rule out bid for N.Y. governor". Spectrum News. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ "Siena College Poll Conducted by the Siena College Research Institute" (PDF). Siena College. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ Slingshot Strategies (D)