Kathy Hochul is the Governor, elected statewide.
Chief executive of the state. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes legislation, and appoints the heads of state agencies.
Became Governor in August 2021 on the resignation of her predecessor, and was elected to a full term in 2022. Statewide offices carry four year terms, with no term limit.
Next on the ballot in November 2026. Find your poll site and sample ballot there, or see what is coming up on the calendar.
Chief executive of the state. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes legislation, and appoints the heads of state agencies.