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Kathy Hochul

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Jay Jacobs Re-elected New York State Democratic Party Chair

The victory consolidates establishment control and positions the party to coordinate campaign strategy and fundraising before the November elections.

Hochul Wears Headscarf at NYC Islamic Center, Drawing Sharp Conservative Backlash

Donor‑Backed PACs Ramp Up Spending in Tightening New York Governor’s Race

Long Island Democrats Omit Hochul From Campaign Websites

New Poll Narrows Hochul‑Blakeman Race as Both Focus on Long Island

Abbott Posts AI Image of Himself Dunking on New York Governor and Hochul Fires Back

Valuation Gaps Cloud New York City's Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax

Hochul Endorses Micah Lasher in Crowded Race to Succeed Nadler

Hochul Clinches New York Democrats’ Convention Backing, Delgado Falls Short of Ballot Threshold

Siena Poll Puts Hochul Far Ahead as ICE Fight Shapes New York Governor’s Race

Hochul Enters 2026 With $20 Million as Democrats Build a $12 Million Party Fund

Hochul Sets Feb. 3 Special Elections for Mamdani, Hoylman‑Sigal and Ryan Vacancies

Blakeman Enters New York Governor Race, Challenging Stefanik for GOP Nomination

Hochul Holds 20-Point Edge Over Stefanik in New Siena Poll

Internal Poll Shows Hochul’s Lead Over Stefanik Narrowing to 5 Points in New York

Hochul Endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor, Shoring Up Democratic Unity Ahead of November

Lawler Passes on New York Governor Race to Defend Swing House Seat

Elise Stefanik Weighs 2026 New York Gubernatorial Bid Against Kathy Hochul

Schumer's Favorability Hits 20-Year Low as Ocasio-Cortez Gains Momentum

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Will Not Run with Kathy Hochul in 2026