Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres Endorses Gov. Hochul After Months of Criticism

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres Endorses Gov. Hochul After Months of Criticism

NEW YORK – Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres, previously one of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s harshest critics and once calling her reelection “an electoral train wreck,” has now endorsed her for a second term. He praised Hochul’s leadership as focused and problem-solving, emphasizing the need for unity against the Trump administration. Hochul welcomed the endorsement, noting that […]

Torres backs Hochul reelection months after warning of ‘electoral train wreck’

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) announced his endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in New York’s 2026 gubernatorial race on Tuesday, months after calling her an “electoral train wreck waiting to happen.” The congressman’s announcement ends his interest in running for…

Torres backs Hochul reelection months after warning of 'electoral train wreck'

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) announced his endorsement of Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in New York’s 2026 gubernatorial race on Tuesday, months after calling her an “electoral train wreck waiting to happen.” The congressman’s announcement ends his interest in running for governor, although he previously said he wouldn’t enter the race if it meant he had to contend with New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani if elected. Torres said he’s “pro…

Rep. Ritchie Torres endorses former foe Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres’ months-long mudslinging campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul is officially over as he formally endorsed the incumbent Democrat for reelection Tuesday.

Torres 'underestimated' Hochul, now supports her

Ritchie Torres Endorses Kathy Hochul in her Gubernatorial Reelection Bid

NEW YORK GOV. Kathy Hochul joins U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), both Democrats, and other local elected officials, doctors, and healthcare leaders to warn against what they said were the destructive ramifications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s and Congressional Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” on New York State during an event on Aug. 18, 2025 in The Bronx.Photo courtesy of Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Editor’s Note: Norwood News…