By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-speaks-after-winning-reelection Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after winning reelection Politics Nov 4, 2026 1:32 AM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Kathy Hochul won election Tuesday as governor of New York, defeating Republican Bruce A. Blakeman. Watch Hochul speak in the video player above. This is Hochul's second time being elected governor. She was serving as lieutenant governor when Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021, and she ascended to take his place. She won her first full term the following year. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Blakeman is the Nassau County executive. The Associated Press declared Hochul the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST. Explore more of our Vote 2026 coverage WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know READ MORE: Will ranked choice voting affect…
WATCH: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after winning reelection
In short
The Associated Press declared Kathy Hochul the winner of the New York gubernatorial race at 9:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday. She secured victory over Republican contender Bruce A. Blakeman, who holds office as the Nassau County executive. The result represents Hochul's second time being elected governor after first winning a full term in 2022. She originally rose to the position from lieutenant governor in 2021 after Andrew Cuomo resigned.
Key points
- Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Bruce A. Blakeman to maintain Democratic contr…: Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Bruce A. Blakeman to maintain Democratic control of New York.
- The victory marks the second time Hochul has been elected to serve as New York governor.: The victory marks the second time Hochul has been elected to serve as New York governor.
- Hochul's path to the office began as lieutenant governor prior to winning her first full…: Hochul's path to the office began as lieutenant governor prior to winning her first full term in 2022.