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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Kathy C. Hochul Democratic; Working Families · Incumbent Kathy Hochul, incumbent Democratic Governor of New York, is seeking reelection in November 2026. Full profile → Bruce A. Blakeman Republican; Conservative; Vote Affordable Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is the 2026 Republican nominee for New York governor. Full profile →
Antonio Delgado Democratic Delgado is a former lieutenant governor of New York who ended his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination on February 10, 2026. Withdrew

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IssueKathy C. Hochul
Democratic; Working Families
Bruce A. Blakeman
Republican; Conservative; Vote Affordable
Economy & jobsSupports job creation, innovation, and business-friendly policies Supports major tax cuts and 50% reduction in utility bills
HousingSupports building more housing to lower rents and costs Opposes government-led housing solutions; favors property rights
Health careSupports expanded Medicaid, hospital investment, and affordable care Pledges hospital investment but would cut Medicaid in half
ImmigrationOpposes state resources being used for civil immigration raids Opposes sanctuary policies; pledges to end them on day one
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion access and reproductive rights protections Self-described pro-choice, limited to early stages of pregnancy
EducationSupports record school funding and universal pre-K expansion Supports gifted programs, SHSAT, and merit-based education
Climate & energySupports clean energy goals with modified near-term climate targets Opposes green energy mandates; supports fracking and natural gas
Crime & public safetyPrioritizes law enforcement funding and anti-crime legislation Pro-police; opposes bail reform; wants more prisons
Taxes & budgetSupports middle-class tax cuts and expanded tax credits Proposes eliminating income tax on first $50K–$100K of income
GunsSupports strong gun-safety laws including concealed-carry restrictions Pledges to defend Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voting access and state control of elections Has suggested Democrats might steal the election
Foreign policy & defenseCalls for humanitarian aid to Gaza and release of hostages Supports anti-BDS legislation; strong pro-Israel stance

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