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Hochul Clinches New York Democrats’ Convention Backing, Delgado Falls Short of Ballot Threshold

The lopsided convention vote leaves Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado without automatic primary ballot access.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani attend the 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Brooklyn Academy of Music on January 19, 2026 in New York City.
FILE - New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a press conference with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
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Overview

  • The state Democratic Committee gave Gov. Kathy Hochul just over 85% of the weighted vote, while Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado received 14%, below the 25% needed for an automatic spot on the June primary ballot.
  • Hochul named former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, creating the state’s first major-party all-woman statewide ticket.
  • Delgado is continuing his long-shot primary challenge and has selected India Walton as his lieutenant governor running mate.
  • Key endorsements have consolidated around Hochul, including from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Attorney General Letitia James, and the 32BJ SEIU union.
  • After briefly withdrawing support, the Brooklyn Democratic Party restored its endorsement of Hochul’s ticket, and a Siena poll shows her leading Republican Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28% and Delgado 64% to 11%.