Hochul re-elected as New York governor as Democrats dominate NYC races
Kathy Hochul was re-elected as New York governor, and Democrats dominated races in New York City, according to Al Jazeera.
Source:Al Jazeera ↗
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New York governor Race 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters in New York are choosing a governor in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
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Democrats win New York City races and Hochul is re-elected governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez have won their congressional races in key Democratic districts, according to Al Jazeera. Kathy Hochul has been re-elected as New York governor.
Source:Al Jazeera ↗Kathy Hochul retains New York governor seat; Democrats win key races in Colorado, Connecticut
Hindustan Times reports that Kathy Hochul has retained the New York governor's seat in the midterms. The same report says Democrats scored key wins in Colorado and Connecticut.
Source:Hindustan Times ↗Hochul elected to second full term as New York governor, AP projects
Kathy Hochul has been elected to a second full term as governor of New York, according to AP projections. The result was announced in the early hours of the count.
Democrat Kathy Hochul defeats Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York governor race
Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul has won the New York governor race against Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman, according to the New York Post. She will serve a second full term.
Source:New York Post ↗Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman contest New York governor's race
According to ABC7 New York, Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are contesting the New York governor's race in the 2026 midterm elections. The item does not report any result.
Source:ABC7 New York ↗Hochul blames glitch for polling machine issue in Westchester
According to Newsweek, Governor Kathy Hochul has blamed a glitch for a problem with polling machines in Westchester, New York, on election day.
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When will the New York governor race result be known?
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
What is at stake in the New York governor race?
Voters in New York are choosing a governor. Thirty-six states are electing governors in 2026.