Kathy Hochul
Democratic · Candidate for Governor of New York · New York (statewide) — NY
Kathy Hochul is a candidate for Governor of New York (New York (statewide)) in NY . 2026 cycle / incumbent. Listed as incumbent in source data.
Office
Governor of New York
District
New York (statewide) — NY
Party
Democratic
State
NY
Status
Incumbent
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
The governor is the state’s chief executive: signs or vetoes bills, proposes budgets, and oversees state agencies.
- Leads the executive branch of state government.
- Works with the legislature on laws and the budget.
What this office can do
- Sign or veto state legislation.
- Propose and negotiate the state budget.
- Appoint agency leaders and issue executive orders within law.
- Mobilize state resources in emergencies.
What this office cannot do alone
- Pass laws without the legislature.
- Set federal immigration or defense policy alone.
- Ignore court orders.
Term: Varies by state (often 4 years) · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
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- Incumbent
- Democratic
- Governor
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