Delgado will challenge Hochul for New York Governor in 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. (Rep. Delgado Website)
NEW YORK - New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his run for New York Governor.
New entry to the race
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.
Reactions
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.