New York 2026 Election Guide: Governor, Attorney General and Congressional Races
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Voters in New York will decide on the governor, attorney general, state comptroller, several ballot measures and multiple U.S. House seats on Nov. 3, 2026.
New York voters head to the polls on Nov. 3 to choose the state’s next governor, attorney general, comptroller and several U.S. House members, as well as to decide five local ballot questions. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 1, with the final day for in-person mail-ballot applications on Nov. 2. Polling sites are listed on the city’s voting website.
Incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is seeking a full term, emphasizing universal childcare, housing expansion and a moratorium on large data centers. Her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, argues for income-tax cuts, lower utility bills and an end to the data-center moratorium. > "Your family is my fight," Hochul said. > "We can’t afford four more years of Kathy Hochul," Blakeman said.
For attorney general, Democrat Letitia James, who has sued the Trump administration over 50 times, is running for re-election on a platform of cracking down on illegal firearms, protecting immigrant rights and targeting predatory lenders. Republican Saritha Komatireddy, a former assistant U.S. attorney, focuses on street-crime prosecution and audits of homeless shelters. > "No one is above the law, not even the President," James said. > "Public safety is not optional. It’s time for accountability, action and real change," Komatireddy said.
State comptroller Tom DiNapoli (D) seeks another term, pledging net-zero investment goals and audits of school districts. His Republican opponent, Wall Street investor Joseph Hernandez, proposes aggressive audits and a $10 billion "Empire Opportunity Fund" for emerging businesses. > "Transparency is essential so New Yorkers can hold their government and elected officials accountable," DiNapoli said. > "The fraud and abuse in New York is out of control," Hernandez said.
Five city ballot questions will appear on the back of the ballot, covering streamlined approvals for pedestrian infrastructure, expanded contracting for small businesses, accelerated road-safety projects, simplified building permits and mandatory contributions to the rainy-day fund.
In the U.S. House races, Republicans and Democrats contest several districts. In the 17th District, incumbent Republican Mike Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley, who supports a public health-insurance option and a path to citizenship. In the 3rd District, Democrat Tom Suozzi returns after a brief gubernatorial bid, opposed by Republican Mike LiPetri. The 4th District sees Democrat Laura Gillen versus Republican Jeanine Driscoll, while the 1st District pits Republican Nick LaLota against Democrat Christopher Gallant. The 11th District contest features incumbent Republican Nicole Malliotakis against Democrat Mike DeCillis. Each candidate has issued campaign statements emphasizing tax policy, immigration, public safety and infrastructure.
Voters are urged to check polling locations, verify early-voting hours and ensure mail-in ballots are postmarked by Nov. 3.