Incumbent: Kathy Hochul (Democratic) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Governor of New York (2021–present).
Nassau County executive (2021–present).
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Topic rows are grouped by Vote Book; the headings and quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Immigration & border | |
|---|---|
| Hochul Immigration ICE is out of control, it's out of control in Nassau County. Quoted by Spectrum News, Oct 14, 2026 · NBC New York, Oct 2026 Immigration I said New York is not a sanctuary for criminals. Quoted by NBC New York, Oct 2026 | Blakeman Immigration It's because Kathy Hochul has made us a sanctuary state. Quoted by NBC New York, Oct 2026 |
| Energy & environment | |
| HochulNo public position found | Blakeman Energy / utility costs Donald Trump didn't raise utility rates 48 times, you did. Quoted by Spectrum News, Oct 14, 2026 · NBC New York, Oct 2026 Energy As reported (not a direct quote): Said he supports natural gas extraction from the Marcellus Shale via hydraulic fracking. Via amNewYork, Oct 2026 |
| Crime & public safety | |
| Hochul Crime When I became governor, it was gun crime that was skyrocketing, we tackled that. Retail theft— I gave millions of dollars to our district attorneys to change the laws and give them what they need to be able to reduce those crimes. Quoted by Spectrum News, Oct 14, 2026 | Blakeman Crime It's because we have a revolving door of criminality, cashless bail, raise the age, the whole deck. Quoted by Spectrum News, Oct 14, 2026 |
| Taxes & spending | |
| HochulNo public position found | Blakeman Taxes I'm running to cut your taxes, slash your utility bills in half, back our police, and restore law and order. Quoted by amNewYork (post-debate statement), Oct 2026 |
| Jobs, wages & cost of living | |
| Hochul Cost of living If you bought groceries lately, my God, the people are suffering… Quoted by ABC7 New York, Oct 2026 | BlakemanNo public position found |
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No congressional voting record for: Bruce Blakeman, Kathy Hochul. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.