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Governor of New York

New York · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of New York — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Kathy Hochul
Kathy HochulD
Governor · New York
The 2026 Race

8 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in New York. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
8 filed
Incumbent
Kathy HochulD
Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2022Kathy Hochul D27.2%Kathy Hochul - Antonio Delgado D 26.6%10,814,661
2018Andrew Cuomo D39.0%Andrew M. Cuomo D 36.1%8,770,400
2014Andrew M. Cuomo D54.1%Rob Astorino R 39.5%3,354,215
2010Andrew M. Cuomo D64.2%Carl P. Paladino R 31.1%4,122,149
2006Eliot Spitzer D70.9%John Faso R 27.5%4,030,650
2002George E. Pataki R46.3%H. Carl Mccall D 36.0%4,006,867
1998George E. Pataki R55.4%Peter F. Vallone D 34.5%4,102,120
1994George E. Pataki R48.3%Mario M. Cuomo D 47.0%5,031,377
State
Population
19,852,366
Median HH Income
$86K
Unemployment
6.4%
Bachelor's+
40.2%
Veterans
3.7%
Median Age
39.8
Mean HH Income
$128K
Poverty Rate
14.0%
HS or Higher
88.0%
Median Home Value
$424K
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
Owner-Occupied
54.3%
Under 18 / 65+
20.5% / 17.9%