2026 New York General Election

Bruce Blakeman is from New York. He is a father and husband.

Bruce Blakeman lives with his wife, and they have children.

Bruce is the county executive of Nassau County. He previously served on the Hempstead Town Council and held an appointed position as the commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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Bruce is currently the county executive of Nassau County. 

Bruce is currently the Nassau County executive. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2025. He previously served on the Hempstead Town Council and held an appointed position as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Bruce is currently the Nassau County executive. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his 2nd term. He previously served on the Hempstead Town Council and held an appointed position as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Wants to cut electricity bills in half as Governor.

Calls for an investigation into homeless outreach costs, which have reached the median household income in New York City.

Calls for an investigation into homeless outreach costs, which he states "have reached the median household income in New York City."

- Wants to cut electricity bills in half as Governor.
- Calls for an investigation into homeless outreach costs, which he states "have reached the median household income in New York City."

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Supports hiring more police officers to improve response times and neighborhood safety, aiming to make Nassau the safest county in America with a no-nonsense approach to fighting crime.

Supports hiring more police officers to improve response times and neighborhood safety.

Fought against sanctuary policies, rejected mask mandates, and hired hundreds of new police officers to make Nassau the safest County in America.

Said that he "fought against sanctuary policies, stopped boys from playing in girls sports, rejected mask mandates, and hired hundreds of new police officers."

- Supports hiring more police officers to improve response times and neighborhood safety.
- Said that he "fought against sanctuary policies, stopped boys from playing in girls sports, rejected mask mandates, and hired hundreds of new police officers."

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As of July 28, 2026, Bruce A. Blakeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As of July 28, 2026, Bruce Blakeman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Kathy Hocul earned a degree in political science from Syracuse University and a law degree from the Catholic University of America. She is a married mother of two

Kathy is the Governor of New York State. She works at the New York State government as Governor. She previously worked as Lieutenant Governor of New York, served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 26th Congressional District, was the Erie County Clerk, served on the Hamburg Town Board, and worked as a legislative assistant to Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Kathy previously as a legislative assistant to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan.

Kathy has served as Governor of New York since 2021, as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 2015 to 2021, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York District 26, from 2011 to 2013, and as Erie County, New York, Clerk from 2003 to 2007.

Supports modernizing the Hudson Valley Rail System to reduce travel time, increase connectivity and strengthen economic connections across the region.

Supports making "the biggest capital investment in New York’s transportation history by fully funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) proposed $68. 4 billion 2025-2029 capital plan to build the Interborough Express, crack down on fare evasion and focus on much needed repairs and upgrades."

Promotes fully funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed $68. 4 billion plan to build the Interborough Express, crack down on fare evasion, and focus on repairs and upgrades.

Wants New Yorker's to receive a refund for the Trump administrations tariff policies.

Believes New Yorker's are paying more for gas because of the Trump administration.

Advocates for less housing regulation's to make housing more affordable.

- Supports modernizing the Hudson Valley Rail System to reduce travel time, increase connectivity and strengthen economic connections across the region.
- Promotes fully funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed $68. 4 billion plan to build the Interborough Express, crack down on fare evasion, and focus on repairs and upgrades.
- Wants New Yorker's to receive a refund for the Trump administrations tariff policies.
- Believes New Yorker's are paying more for gas because of the Trump administration.
- Advocates for less housing regulation's to make housing more affordable.

As of July 28, 2026, Kathy C. Hochul’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to strengthen involuntary commitment and improve Kendra’s Law.

Plans to strengthen involuntary commitment for those with severe mental illness.

- Plans to strengthen involuntary commitment for those with severe mental illness.
- Advocates for defending abortion access.

Plans to invest $47 million to make community college free for adult students pursuing associate degrees in certain high-demand industries.

- Plans to invest $47 million to make community college free for adult students pursuing associate degrees in certain high-demand industries.

Supports allowing undocumented immigrants to remain in New York.

- Supports allowing undocumented immigrants to remain in New York.

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Kathy C. Hochul

As of July 28, 2026, Kathy Hochul’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The governor is the highest-ranking executive official in New York State and serves as the head of the executive branch.
- The governor enforces state laws, oversees executive agencies, and directs the overall operation of state government. 
- The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation, including a line-item veto to reject specific parts of spending bills. The governor appoints leaders of state agencies, boards, and commissions.
- The governor serves as commander-in-chief of the state’s military forces.
- The governor is elected statewide to serve a four-year term and has no term limits. Candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of New York for at least five years before the election.
- The governor receives a salary of approximately $250,000 per year.

The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.

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Adrienne Adams is from Hollis, Queens. She has a bachelor 27s degree in telecommunications management from Spelman College. She lives in Southeast Queens. 

Former Queens lawmaker to run as Hochul's lieutenant governor

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Adrienne Adams is from Hollis, Queens. She has a bachelor 's degree in telecommunications management from Spelman College. She lives in Southeast Queens. 

Adrianne previously worked as a child development associate instructor and in executive training with companies like Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Revlon.

Adrienne previously served as the speaker of the New York City Council.

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Supports guaranteed basic income for tens of thousands of young New Yorkers.

- Supports guaranteed basic income for tens of thousands of young New Yorkers.

Supports commonsense legislation that addresses the diverse needs of New Yorkers, emphasizing the importance of listening to constituents and addressing issues that have been overlooked.

Supports commonsense legislation that addresses the diverse needs of New Yorkers and issues that have been overlooked.

Advocates for a "housing first" approach to reduce homelessness by increasing supportive housing accessibility and investments.

- Supports commonsense legislation that addresses the diverse needs of New Yorkers and issues that have been overlooked.
- Advocates for a "housing first" approach to reduce homelessness by increasing supportive housing accessibility and investments.

As of July 28, 2026, Adrienne Adams did not have a website or any information online.

Adrienne Adams

Todd Hood is from Oneida, New York. He graduated from the Mohawk Valley Police Academy. 

Bruce Blakeman picks Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood for ...

Todd Hood is the sheriff of Madison County.

Madison Co. Sheriff Todd Hood runs for lieutenant governor

Todd Hood is a retired Syracuse police officer. 

Todd is currently the sheriff of Madison County. He was elected in 2018 and is currently serving his first term. Before that, he served more than two decades with the Syracuse Police Department.

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Todd is currently the sheriff of Madison County. He was elected in 2018. 

As of July 28, 2026, Todd Hood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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