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About

Based in Buffalo

Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, first woman to hold the office, having assumed the role in 2021 after Andrew Cuomo's resignation. She previously served as Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Representative for New York's 26th district, and Erie County Clerk. Her agenda focuses on putting money back in New Yorkers' pockets, expanding opportunity, and ensuring safety and justice for every community.

  • Governor of New York (2021–present)

  • Lieutenant Governor of New York (2015–2021)

  • U.S. Representative for NY-26 (2011–2013)

  • Erie County Clerk (2007–2011)

  • Deputy Erie County Clerk (2003–2007)

  • Legal counsel to U.S. Rep. John LaFalce and U.S. Sen. Daniel Moynihan

  • Law degree from Catholic University of America

Where they stand

  • Public Safety and Transit Safety

    Governor Kathy Hochul is investing in keeping New York streets and subways safe.

  • Universal Child Care

    Governor Kathy Hochul is working to deliver universal child care for New York families.

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Their priorities

Issues Kathy is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.

  • Lower Auto Insurance Costs

    Governor Kathy Hochul is fighting to lower auto insurance costs for New Yorkers.

Support

  • 3S

    32BJ SEIU

    Union

  • NA

    New York State AFL-CIO

    Union

  • EL

    EMILYs List

    PAC

  • HJ

    Hakeem Jeffries

    U.S. Representative

  • AO

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    U.S. Representative

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Money

$22M

raised

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