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DemocratRunning for NY Governor · 2026
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul ( Democratic Party ) is the Governor of New York . She assumed office on August 24, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Born 1958 · Buffalo, New York , U.S.
In brief
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No profile summary yet
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50.6%
Polling average
our aggregate
93%
Win probability
market-implied
+1
Net favorability
latest public poll
Governing & voting record
What Hochul did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Clothe a Homeless Hero Act
Became Public Law No: 112-271.
2012
Became law
Tuscarora Nation Congressional Gold Medal Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
2012
Sponsored
Protect Seniors Against Identity Theft and Fraud Act of 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
2012
Sponsored
Build It in America Act of 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2012
Sponsored
National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
2012
Sponsored
Stop Medicare Fraud Act of 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2012
Sponsored
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation betwee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
2012
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
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How Hochul votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Hochul
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
38
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 112TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2003Municipal clerk
2003–2006
2011United States representative
2011–2013
2015Lieutenant Governor of New York
2015–2021
2021Governor of New York
since 2021
Public favorability
18%
Favorable
17%
Unfavorable
+1
Net
15% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,338 U.S. ADULTS
Donors & money
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No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Race
The contest Hochul is running in.
NY · GOVERNOR · 2026likely d
Hochul (D) vs Bruce Blakeman (R)
50.6%+17.0 Hochul33.6%
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Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,338 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
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Related coverage
nysfair.ny.gov · 2026-07-06
Governor Hochul Announces Admission Tickets and Parking Vouchers for The 2026 Great New York State Fair Go On Sale July 7
governor.ny.gov · 2026-07-06
Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million State Investment in Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment
hcr.ny.gov · 2026-07-02
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction for $167 Million Chelsea Beacon Redevelopment to Transform Former Vacant Bayview Correctional Facility
fox5ny.com · 2026-07-02
Gov. Hochul asks New Yorkers to conserve electricity during prolonged heat wave
Democrat · NY Governor
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul ( Democratic Party ) is the Governor of New York . She assumed office on August 24, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Where Hochul standsRace →
Hochul 50.6%Bruce Blakeman 33.6%
Market · wins
93¢
+1 net fav
50.6%
Poll avg
93%
Win prob
+1
Net fav
In brief
—
No profile summary yet
Summaries are written and fact-checked against the underlying data in nightly batches. This candidate's hasn't been generated or verified yet.
Governing & voting record
Clothe a Homeless Hero Act
2012 · BECAME LAW
Tuscarora Nation Congressional Gold Medal Act
2012 · SPONSORED
Protect Seniors Against Identity Theft and Fraud Act of 2012
2012 · SPONSORED
Build It in America Act of 2012
2012 · SPONSORED
National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012
2012 · SPONSORED
Stop Medicare Fraud Act of 2012
2012 · SPONSORED
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation betwee
2012 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2003Municipal clerk
2003–2006
2011United States representative
2011–2013
2015Lieutenant Governor of New York
2015–2021
2021Governor of New York
since 2021
Public favorability
18%
Favorable
17%
Unfavorable
+1
Net
15% HAVE NO OPINION OR HAVEN'T HEARD ENOUGH · YOUGOV RATINGS TRACKER · N=1,338 U.S. ADULTS
How Hochul votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Hochul
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-left
Overall lean
38
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 112TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
—
No campaign finance on file
FEC filings appear here once the candidate's committee reports. Early-cycle and self-funding candidates often have nothing on record yet.
Related prediction markets
All markets →Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Favorability
Published polls
YouGov ratings tracker · n=1,338 U.S. adults
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY · CC BY 2.0 (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)