Who won the New York Governor election 2026?
Kathy Hochul (Democratic) won the 2026 New York Governor election with 59.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Hochul ✓ Winner | Democratic | 3,530,302 | 59.6% |
| Bruce Blakeman | Republican | 2,381,256 | 40.2% |
| Total Write-ins | Other | 12,527 | 0.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM ET, with about 90% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the New York state election office.