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Antonio Delgado Officially Enters 2026 Democratic Primary Against Gov. Hochul

Delgado casts his bid as a drive for housing affordability, universal healthcare, universal pre-K in opposition to an incumbent with a commanding war chest.

New York's Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, left, holds his first news conference with Gov. Kathy Hochul after his swearing in ceremony, making him the state's first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office, May 25, 2022, in New York.
New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado speaks at a Get Out The Vote rally on November 5, 2022 in New York City. New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a MTA board meeting in New York City on February 26, 2025.

Overview

  • Delgado’s June 2 announcement featured a launch video calling for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership,” marking a rare challenge by a lieutenant governor.
  • The campaign follows months of high-profile splits, including Delgado’s calls for President Biden to step aside and for Mayor Eric Adams to resign, which led Hochul’s team to sideline him.
  • Early polling from Siena College shows Hochul leading 46 percent to Delgado’s 12 percent, underscoring his uphill fight in the Democratic primary.
  • Hochul retains strong institutional support with full backing from the Democratic Governors Association and robust ties to powerful unions and special interest groups.
  • Beyond Delgado, Rep. Ritchie Torres is weighing a Democratic primary bid while Republicans Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler are eyeing general election runs.