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Democrat Kathy Hochul wins reelection for governor in New York

The Associated Press said Hochul defeated Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, preserving Democratic control and making history with lieutenant governor-elect Adams.

  • On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul won reelection in New York, defeating Republican Bruce Blakeman. The Associated Press declared Hochul the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST.
  • Hochul initially took office in 2021 following the resignation of Andrew Cuomo, then won her first full term in 2022. This reelection marks her second time being elected governor.
  • Challenger Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, faced the Western New York native in a closely watched race. Both candidates held competing campaign stops in Buffalo ahead of Tuesday's vote.
  • Hochul and Adams's victories mean New York will have a female governor and lieutenant governor simultaneously for the first time. Adams becomes the first Black female lieutenant governor.
  • Adams, a former Queens lawmaker who served as speaker of the New York City Council from 2022 to 2025, will be inaugurated with Hochul on New Year's Day.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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