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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delgado will challenge Hochul for New York Governor in 2026
The Brief New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his run for New York Governor. He will challenge New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination for New York Governor in 2026. NEW YORK - New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his run for New York Governor. What we know Delgado will challenge New York Governor Kathy Hochul for her seat in next year's Democratic primary in 2026. He is the only other Democrat who has declared a run in the 2026 New York gubernatorial election. A recent Siena College Poll showed that only 12 percent of registered Democratic voters in New York would support Delgado in the upcoming gubernatorial primary – 46 percent said they would support Hochul. What they're saying U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi posted this in response to Delgado's announcement: The Source This article includes reporting from posts made by New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado and U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New York lieutenant governor launches primary challenge against Hochul
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the governor's race next year, becoming the first prominent Democrat to launch a primary challenge against his current boss. Delgado's announcement on Monday doesn't come as a major surprise, as he revealed in February that he didn't plan to run for reelection as lieutenant governor next year but would explore 'all options.' Hochul appointed Delgado to serve as her second-in-command in 2022 and the pair was elected to a full term later that year, but their relationship has frayed over time. 'People are hurting, and New York deserves better leadership,' Delgado told The New York Times in an interview. 'There's an absence of bold, decisive, transformational leadership.' Hochul, New York's first female governor, who first took office following former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) resignation, appears potentially somewhat vulnerable in a battle both for her party's nomination and in a general election. Her favorability rating has regularly been underwater and polls show many New Yorkers saying they would prefer another choice as governor in 2026. A Siena College Poll from last month showed 55 percent said they wanted someone else, while only 36 percent said they prefer Hochul. Her favorability rating also dropped slightly after reaching net positive in April for the first time in over a year. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has also been considering a primary challenge to Hochul. But any primary challenge to Hochul will still likely be an uphill battle. The same poll showed Hochul well ahead in a hypothetical three-way Democratic primary matchup with 46 percent to Delgado's 12 percent and Torres's 10 percent. Hochul has also proven herself to be a strong fundraiser. Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper said in a statement that Hochul is a 'proven leader' who has a strong record of putting money in New Yorkers' pockets, protecting abortion rights and keeping communities safe. 'The Governor knows how to take on big fights and win for New York families — and her agenda is overwhelmingly popular with New Yorkers on both sides of the aisle,' she said. Meehan-Draper said the DGA, which works to elect Democratic governors around the country, is behind Hochul '100 percent' to take on President Trump and build the operation necessary to defeat Republicans in 2026. 'For years, Governor Hochul has been underestimated — and each time proved her critics wrong,' she said. Delgado told the Times that he isn't deterred by the polling, saying he hasn't seen from Hochul 'decisive leadership that is clear-eyed.' His campaign launch video includes a clip of him saying that he grew up in a middle-class family during a time when children expected to have more opportunities than their parents, but that isn't the case now. 'It's love of family. It's love of community. It's love of state. It's love of country. And I'm dedicated to that. That's why I'm running for governor of New York,' Delgado said. He said in the video that the state needs 'bold' leadership and a vision for affordable housing, universal health care and universal pre-K. He also called for standing up to President Trump's 'attack' on the state. 'The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I'm running for governor to be yours,' he said. Updated: 6:04 p.m. ET Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
New York lieutenant governor launches primary challenge against Hochul
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the governor's race next year, becoming the first prominent Democrat to launch a primary challenge against his current boss. Delgado's announcement on Monday doesn't come as a major surprise, as he revealed in February that he didn't plan to run for reelection as lieutenant governor next year but would explore 'all options.' Hochul appointed Delgado to serve as her second-in-command in 2022 and the pair was elected to a full term later that year, but their relationship has frayed over time. 'People are hurting, and New York deserves better leadership,' Delgado told The New York Times in an interview. 'There's an absence of bold, decisive, transformational leadership.' Hochul, New York's first female governor, who first took office following former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) resignation, appears somewhat vulnerable in a battle both for her party's nomination and in a general election. Her favorability rating has regularly been underwater and polls show many New Yorkers saying they would prefer another choice as governor in 2026. A Siena College Poll from last month showed 55 percent said they wanted someone else, while only 36 percent said they prefer Hochul. Her favorability rating also dropped slightly after reaching net positive in April for the first time in over a year. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has also been considering a primary challenge to Hochul. But any primary challenge to Hochul will still likely be an uphill battle. The same poll showed Hochul well ahead in a hypothetical three-way Democratic primary matchup with 46 percent to Delgado's 12 percent and Torres's 10 percent. Hochul has also proven herself to be a strong fundraiser. Delgado told the Times that he isn't deterred by the polling, saying he hasn't seen from Hochul 'decisive leadership that is clear-eyed.' His campaign launch video includes a clip of him saying that he grew up in a middle-class family during a time when children expected to have more opportunities than their parents, but that isn't the case now. 'It's love of family. It's love of community. It's love of state. It's love of country. And I'm dedicated to that. That's why I'm running for governor of New York,' Delgado said. He said in the video that the state needs 'bold' leadership and a vision for affordable housing, universal health care and universal pre-K. He also called for standing up to President Trump's 'attack' on the state. 'The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I'm running for governor to be yours,' he said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Majority want ‘someone else' other than Hochul for NY governor: Poll
A majority of voters want someone other than New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to be elected the next governor of the Empire State, according to a new poll. The Siena College Poll released Tuesday showed 55 percent said they want 'someone else' in next year's gubernatorial race, while 36 percent said they prefer her. That's a 10-point net negative shift compared to the same poll from last month, when 39 percent said they preferred her and 48 percent said they wanted someone else. The shift is largely fueled by changing views among Republicans and independents, who prefer someone else by larger margins than they did last month. More than 80 percent of Republicans and almost two-thirds of independents said they prefer another candidate this month, compared to the 68 percent of Republicans and 55 percent of independents who said the same in April. Democratic support for Hochul remained roughly the same, with 51 percent saying they prefer her. Hochul's chances, as she faces the possibility of a contested Democratic primary for renomination, are also more optimistic. In a hypothetical matchup with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), both of whom have been rumored possible candidates, Hochul leads with 46 percent to Delgado's 12 percent and Torres's 10 percent. Half of all voters approve of the job Hochul is doing as governor, up from 48 percent last month, while 46 percent disapprove. Her favorability rating, reaching net positive last month for the first time in over a year, dropped slightly with 44 percent viewing her favorably and 46 percent viewing her unfavorably. 'After hitting year-long highs in both Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings last month, those numbers largely held constant this month, although Republicans, already very negative toward Hochul, turned even more so on both measurements,' Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said in a release. On the Republican side of the ticket, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has the early lead in a hypothetical GOP primary with 35 percent to 22 percent for Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.). Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman received 11 percent support. Before Stefanik was included in the mix last month, Blakeman had a 6-point lead over Lawler. The results come as Stefanik has said she's 'strongly considering' a run for governor of New York after her nomination to become United Nations ambassador was withdrawn earlier this year. Lawler and Blakeman have also said they're thinking of bids, with Lawler expected to announce his decision soon. Republicans have been optimistic that they could pull off an upset in the governor's race next year with Hochul's favorability struggling and the inroads that the GOP has made in the state in recent years. The poll was conducted from May 12 to 15 among 805 registered voters. The margin of error was 4.3 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Majority want ‘someone else' other than Hochul for NY governor: Poll
A majority of voters want someone other than New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to be elected the next governor of the Empire State, according to a new poll. The Siena College Poll released Tuesday showed 55 percent said they want 'someone else' in next year's gubernatorial race, while 36 percent said they prefer her. That's a 10-point net negative shift compared to the same poll from last month, when 39 percent said they preferred her and 48 percent said they wanted someone else. The shift is largely fueled by changing views among Republicans and independents, who prefer someone else by larger margins than they did last month. More than 80 percent of Republicans and almost two-thirds of independents said they prefer another candidate this month, compared to the 68 percent of Republicans and 55 percent of independents who said the same in April. Democratic support for Hochul remained roughly the same, with 51 percent saying they prefer her. Hochul's chances, as she faces the possibility of a contested Democratic primary for renomination, are also more optimistic. In a hypothetical matchup with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), both of whom have been rumored possible candidates, Hochul leads with 46 percent to Delgado's 12 percent and Torres's 10 percent. Half of all voters approve of the job Hochul is doing as governor, up from 48 percent last month, while 46 percent disapprove. Her favorability rating, reaching net positive last month for the first time in over a year, dropped slightly with 44 percent viewing her favorably and 46 percent viewing her unfavorably. 'After hitting year-long highs in both Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings last month, those numbers largely held constant this month, although Republicans, already very negative toward Hochul, turned even more so on both measurements,' Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said in a release. On the Republican side of the ticket, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has the early lead in a hypothetical GOP primary with 35 percent to 22 percent for Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.). Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman received 11 percent support. Before Stefanik was included in the mix last month, Blakeman had a 6-point lead over Lawler. The results come as Stefanik has said she's 'strongly considering' a run for governor of New York after her nomination to become United Nations ambassador was withdrawn earlier this year. Lawler and Blakeman have also said they're thinking of bids, with Lawler expected to announce his decision soon. Republicans have been optimistic that they could pull off an upset in the governor's race next year with Hochul's favorability struggling and the inroads that the GOP has made in the state in recent years. The poll was conducted from May 12 to 15 among 805 registered voters. The margin of error was 4.3 percentage points.
