Democratic · Governor, New York
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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Governor of New York (2021–present).
Hochul was born in Buffalo, New York. She received a B.A. from Syracuse University in 1980 and a J.D. from Catholic University in 1983.
Also running: Bruce Blakeman (R)
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Immigration
ICE is out of control, it's out of control in Nassau County.
Immigration
I said New York is not a sanctuary for criminals.
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.
Cost of living
If you bought groceries lately, my God, the people are suffering…
Kathy Hochul is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.