General: November 3, 2026
Kathy Hochul, the incumbent Governor of New York, is running for re-election. The Democrat emphasizes supporting working families through minimum wage increases, paid family leave, and affordable education.
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Bruce Blakeman is a candidate for Governor of New York in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.
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An entrepreneur running for governor as an independent first-time candidate, Anglade emphasizes lowering the cost of living and improving wages. He supports fairness in government, worker rights, and investments in safety and infrastructure.
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Jonathan Makeley is a historian and state chairman of the Prohibition Party seeking his first term as Governor of New York as a write-in candidate. He emphasizes addressing substance abuse as a public health crisis, reforming ballot access laws, and expanding educational access.
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