Governor of New York
Kathy Hochul
Democrat · New York
57th Governor of New York, in office since 2021. Succeeded Andrew Cuomo after his resignation. First woman to serve as New York Governor. Won full term in 2022. Focus on housing, public transit, gun safety, and combating New York's population loss.
Record
Moderate progressive governor tackling New York's housing affordability crisis with ambitious supply goals. Signed NY SAFE Act extensions, major climate legislation, and transit investment. Navigated legislative battles over criminal justice and bail reform.
Legislative Record
Recently signed into law
- A 7849 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Port Authority Police Officer Arthur M. Ansert Jr. (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- A 11349 — Authorizes the town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax; repealer (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- A 11077 — Relates to dedicating a portion of the state highway system in the hamlet of Uniondale to Jomani Wright (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- A 11529 — Relates to the bonding authority of the New York city housing development corporation (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- S 8861 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Robert Bornt (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- A 8798 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Assembly Member Bobby D'Andrea (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- S 10598 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Trooper Gerard B. Kane (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
- A 10523 — Dedicates a portion of the state highway system in the town of Lewisboro, county of Westchester, to Nathaniel Reynolds (Signed into law, Jul 31, 2026)
What people are saying
Verdicts from the iRate community on Kathy Hochul.
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@Pylej1 Jul 22, 2026
Became gov by default. Let billionaires control Buffalo football. Sensible. Old school
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