New York: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

New York's chief executive. The governor signs or vetoes bills, proposes the state budget, and appoints many state officials and judges. The governor and lieutenant governor run together on one ticket, so one vote elects both. It is a 4-year term.

This race is on every New York ballot.

Election Quick Facts

October 24, 2026Registration deadline (received)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting
October 24, 2026Last day to apply for an early mail ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.)

Source: NYC Board of Elections

2026 Candidates

2 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the county board of elections candidate lists. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing New York. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

Issue positions for New York candidates have not been researched yet. Candidates can send us their information using the For Candidates form.

IssueKathy C. Hochul DBruce A. Blakeman R

Ads in This Race

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Kathy C. Hochul DNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Bruce A. Blakeman RNo campaign-account ads listed yet