BALLOT · NYCELECTION · NOV 3 · 2026
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STATEWIDE RACE

Governor & Lt. Governor


WHY YOU SHOULD CARE

  • /Sets state rent laws that decide if your landlord can raise rent
  • /Controls MTA funding — directly affects subway fares and service
  • /Signs or vetoes every state law passed in Albany

ON THE NOVEMBER 3 BALLOT

Official list certified by the NYS Board of Elections (September 4, 2026).

Kathy C. Hochul

INCUMBENT

with Adrienne E. Adams for Lt. Governor

DEMOCRATIC · WORKING FAMILIES

Incumbent governor seeking re-election with running mate Adrienne Adams, former NYC Council Speaker; the Democratic nominee on the November ballot.


WHERE THEY STAND

  • Rent & Housing

    Backs more housing supply via the 'Let Them Build' agenda, which speeds permitting and reforms environmental review rules.

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  • Transit & Fares

    Defended NYC congestion pricing against federal efforts to kill it; says the program funds the MTA capital plan.

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  • Climate

    Pushing to delay implementation of state climate-law emissions rules and to change how progress is measured; favors an 'all of the above' energy mix including expanded gas pipelines.

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  • Public Safety

    Has pushed multiple rounds of 'fixes' to bail reform to give judges more discretion for serious crimes, while keeping the broader framework.

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Bruce A. Blakeman

with Todd Hood for Lt. Governor

REPUBLICAN · CONSERVATIVE · VOTE AFFORDABLE

Nassau County Executive; Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for governor.


WHERE THEY STAND

  • Rent & Housing

    Opposes statewide housing mandates on suburban communities; favors local control over zoning.

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  • Transit & Fares

    Says he would end NYC congestion pricing on day one if elected.

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  • Climate

    Has argued NY should frack the Marcellus Shale and criticized state green-energy policies as costly.

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  • Public Safety

    Calls for full repeal of the 2019 bail-reform law; as Nassau Executive issued an order publicizing re-arrests of people released without bail.

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  • Immigration

    Says NY will not be a sanctuary state under his administration and pledges to work with federal ICE.

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