NY Gov. Hochul Faces 2026 Challenge From Lieutenant Governor (1)

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul faces a primary challenge from Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado to be the Democratic nominee in 2026.

Delgado, whom Hochul appointed to statewide office three years ago, announced his campaign Monday with a social media video highlighting his background as an attorney, hip-hop artist, and native son of Schenectady. He also served in the US House of Representatives from 2019 to 2022.

“What we need right here in New York is bold, decisive, transformational leadership,” Delgado said in the video. He cited housing, health care, child care and universal pre-K as his priorities.

Delgado, the first ...