Kathy Hochul

Democratic · Governor, New York
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Kathy Hochul

Democratic · Incumbent · Candidate for Governor, New York

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.

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Also running: Bruce Blakeman (R)

Where Hochul stands

Position history

Manhattan congestion pricing

Jun 5, 2024 (Address on affordability)
For that reason, I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause the program.
Source: Office of the Governor (transcript), Jun 5, 2024
Nov 14, 2024 (Announcing a $9 toll starting Jan. 5, 2025)
As I said from the start, a $15 toll was just too high in this economic climate. That's why our plan cuts the daytime toll to $9 for cars.
Source: Office of the Governor, Nov 14, 2024

Immigration & border

Published Oct 2026 · Immigration & border
I said New York is not a sanctuary for criminals.
Source: NBC New York
Published Oct 14, 2026 · Immigration & border
ICE is out of control, it's out of control in Nassau County.
Source: Spectrum News