New York State Democrats Elect Governor Hochul as Party's Nominee for 2026 Election
In a show of unity and support, convention delegates at the Democratic Party's statewide ticket convention on Friday elected Governor Kathy Hochul as their nominee for the 2026 election. The governor, who will be seeking her second full term in office, argued that she deserves re-election to push back against President Donald Trump's policies and continue initiatives she has already enacted.
During her lengthy speech, Hochul emphasized the importance of achieving a better New York and ensuring everyone has access to opportunities. She also pointed to several key policy proposals, including expanding child tax credits and banning cellphones in schools. The governor is currently pushing for a $260 billion budget that does not raise income taxes, as well as new laws to restrict federal immigration enforcement.
The nomination was largely unopposed, with Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado failing to receive the necessary 25% of weighted votes needed to secure a spot on the June primary ballot. Despite this, Delgado vowed to continue his primary challenge and circulate nominating petitions.
Hochul's running mate, former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, was also announced during the convention. The two women are both political moderates but will be facing criticism from progressive candidates who have expressed concerns about Hochul's stance on taxation of the wealthy.
The Democratic Party's nomination for governor marks a significant moment in the 2026 election, with Republicans set to hold their own convention next week. GOP leaders have rallied behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik ended her bid in December.
Hochul has stated that winning back seats in the US House is just as important for the party as her own election, citing her poor 2022 electoral performance in the state as a contributing factor to Republican gains. In her closing remarks, Hochul famously declared, "You don't want to mess with the bad-ass women of New York."
In a show of unity and support, convention delegates at the Democratic Party's statewide ticket convention on Friday elected Governor Kathy Hochul as their nominee for the 2026 election. The governor, who will be seeking her second full term in office, argued that she deserves re-election to push back against President Donald Trump's policies and continue initiatives she has already enacted.
During her lengthy speech, Hochul emphasized the importance of achieving a better New York and ensuring everyone has access to opportunities. She also pointed to several key policy proposals, including expanding child tax credits and banning cellphones in schools. The governor is currently pushing for a $260 billion budget that does not raise income taxes, as well as new laws to restrict federal immigration enforcement.
The nomination was largely unopposed, with Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado failing to receive the necessary 25% of weighted votes needed to secure a spot on the June primary ballot. Despite this, Delgado vowed to continue his primary challenge and circulate nominating petitions.
Hochul's running mate, former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, was also announced during the convention. The two women are both political moderates but will be facing criticism from progressive candidates who have expressed concerns about Hochul's stance on taxation of the wealthy.
The Democratic Party's nomination for governor marks a significant moment in the 2026 election, with Republicans set to hold their own convention next week. GOP leaders have rallied behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik ended her bid in December.
Hochul has stated that winning back seats in the US House is just as important for the party as her own election, citing her poor 2022 electoral performance in the state as a contributing factor to Republican gains. In her closing remarks, Hochul famously declared, "You don't want to mess with the bad-ass women of New York."
she already done plenty for nyc and albany, and those rich ppl need 2 pay their fair share 
but omg adrienne adams as her running mate? lol who's next? 
... I get that it's politics and you gotta play both sides, but still, I'd love to see more of that fire in the speech 
. And what about these cell phone bans in schools? That just seems so old-school, remember when flip phones were a thing? 
I know it's all about making a point, but can't we come up with something more... modern? 
i mean who wouldn't wanna vote for a governor who's all about equal opportunities and making ny better, it's a solid plan. btw do you guys think Hochul will actually win the election? she's got some tough competition from both sides
. Can we just focus on real issues for once? This news about Governor Hochul being nominated by NY State Democrats is pretty interesting, but let's be real, who cares about her stance on taxation of the wealthy when we can't even have a decent discussion without trolls hijacking the thread with irrelevant memes and personal attacks 
. Anyway, back to Hochul... I'm not sure what to make of her policy proposals. Cellphones in schools? Really? 
. And $260 billion budget without raising income taxes? That's just not feasible, right? Can we get some real numbers and analysis on this instead of just emotional appeals? 
. But at the same time, some people are worried about her stance on taxation of the wealthy... 
it's like she's drawing a Venn diagram between education and opportunity. 
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I'm loving this development! I think Kathy Hochul is an amazing choice for the Democratic nominee, and it's so great that she's being supported by her party. I mean, who doesn't want more people with access to opportunities? 
And I love how she's pushing forward with those child tax credit expansions - it's about time! 
As for the schools idea, I'm all about making learning fun and safe... no cellphones in school = good vibes only 
. The budget thing is also super smart - not raising income taxes? That's just pure genius! 
Can't wait to see how this plays out in the 2026 election! 
She's been working hard for this state and she totally deserves a second term. I love how passionate she is about giving everyone access to opportunities, it's all about equality and fairness, you know? 
And those policy proposals? Game-changer! 
Cellphones in schools can't be good for kids, we need to focus on their education first. And expanding child tax credits? That's just the best thing ever for families. 
Of course, there might be some criticism from progressive candidates, but I think Hochul will handle it like a pro. She's all about finding that middle ground and working together. 
Bring it on 2026! 
. It's just another election cycle where everyone's gonna end up disappointed 
I mean, the $260 billion budget plan sounds great on paper, but where's the money coming from? And banning cellphones in schools? That one seems like a weird policy 
. I mean, she's been working hard and has a clear vision for NY 
️. The fact that Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado didn't get enough votes to challenge her in the primary might be a bummer for some, but it's also awesome that they're all coming together behind one candidate 
. I'm still not convinced, but I might have to give it another try...
And Adrienne Adams as her running mate is a great choice! They might not be perfect, but they're definitely more progressive than some of the other Dem candidates out there 
. Bring it on 2026, I'm ready for Hochul to take on Trump's policies and show New Yorkers what she's all about 