New York state elections 2026
The gist
CBS News projected incumbent New York Gov. Kathy Hochul won reelection, beating Republican Bruce Blakeman.
Democrats also took back a supermajority in the state Senate as results came in.
How it unfolded
- Jun 23, 2026New York held its 2026 primary election, including the governor's race, with Hochul and Blakeman both running unopposed in their primaries.
- Jun 24, 2026Primary results settled several down-ballot races, including Cait Conley winning the Democratic nomination in the 17th Congressional District and Brad Lander defeating two-term Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th District.
- Oct 24, 2026Early voting began and ran through Nov. 1.