New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is seeking to replace his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in 2026.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is backing Gov. Kathy Hochul and calling for Dems to be united after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado officially entered the Governor’s race Monday.

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul faces a primary challenge from her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, as New York's political landscape heats up ahead of the 2026 election.

Governor Kathy Hochul announcing FY26 budget investments in subway safety at Grand Central Terminal in New York on May 1. Photo by: NDZ/STAR MAX/IPx 2025 5/1/25 What To Know. According to a Honan ...