Kathy C. Hochul
INCUMBENTwith 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.
Source → - Transit & Fares
Defended NYC congestion pricing against federal efforts to kill it; says the program funds the MTA capital plan.
Source → - 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.
Source → - 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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