Kathy Hochul Incumbent
Democrat · Running for re-election · Governor
Background
Kathy Hochul (D) has served as Governor of New York since 2021, when she succeeded Andrew Cuomo, and won a full term in 2022. She is the state's first female governor and previously served as Lieutenant Governor and in the U.S. House. Stated priorities include housing affordability, public safety, and economic development.
Sources: Ballotpedia; National Governors Association.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports middle-class tax relief, affordable housing, and job creation. Emphasizes cost-of-living relief and infrastructure.
- Healthcare
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Supports expanding affordable healthcare access, mental health services, and reproductive healthcare. Backs coverage expansion.
- Immigration
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Supports welcoming immigrants and protections for undocumented residents. Backs state-level access to services.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports aggressive climate action, clean energy, and emissions reductions. Backs the state's carbon-reduction targets.
- Gun Policy
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Supports expanded background checks, red flag laws, and firearm restrictions. Signed additional gun safety legislation.
- Education
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Supports increased public school funding, universal pre-K, and college affordability. Backs childcare investment.
Endorsements
- Back the Blue Wave (Sway voting group by Jonah Epps)
- Big Tent Democrats (Sway voting group by Green Kingfisher)
- Bri's Voter Guide (Sway voting group by Bri Dineen)
- Mamdanification (Sway voting group by Hunter Dunn)
- Mamdanification (Sway voting group by Smallplates)
- My Picks (Sway voting group by Nina Mehta)
- Take Back Long Island (Sway voting group by Sara Sapienza)
- Vote to save America (Sway voting group by Eva Lynn)