# Kathy Hochul

> Kathy Hochul is the Democratic incumbent Governor of New York, running for a second full term. She took office in 2021 upon the resignation of Andrew Cuomo and was elected to a full term in 2022 with 53.1% of the vote. Her running mate is Adrienne Adams, former Speaker of the New York City Council.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: Governor
- Current office: Governor of New York
- State: NY
- Race: New York Gubernatorial Election 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Race rating: Solid D

## Opponents in this race

- [Bruce Blakeman](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/bruce-blakeman-ny-gov-2026.md) — Republican

Last updated: 2026-06-15T02:03:47.117Z

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