Their relationship has soured over the past year after an initial partnership that was more political than practical.

Two of the last three governors of New York were lieutenant governors first. And now, there is growing speculation that Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will try to add to that list by challenging Governor Kathy Hochul next year.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is breaking from Gov. Kathy Hochul in a decision not to be her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. His announcement comes after public indications of a schism between Delgado and the governor.

Antonio Delgado, who spent his earliest years in Hamilton Hill and graduated from Schenectady’s Bishop Gibbons High School. Delgado has just divorced Kathy Hochul in the most public of ways and, with a newly formed campaign committee,

A new Siena College poll looking ahead to 2026 finds many voters in New York haven’t heard of the potential candidates yet.

Antonio Delgado reaffirmed his interest in staying in office despite announcing he won’t seek reelection alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Speaking at a political event, he emphasized his commitment to connecting with New Yorkers but did not specify his next move.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul remains the clear frontrunner in a hypothetical 2026 Democratic primary, a new Siena College poll shows.Hochul leads potential Democratic challengers Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and Rep.

The lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, is facing calls for his resignation as it appears he will have limited responsibilities for nearly two years.

Approximately 46% of Democrats would support Hochul’s bid in a 2026 primary against potential contenders, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-Bronx, a poll from the Siena

According to Siena’s poll, Governor Hochul has the support of 46% of Democrats, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado garners 11% and Representative Ritchie Torres has 10%.

Approximately 46% of New York state Democrats would support Hochul’s bid in a 2026 primary against potential contenders Antonio Delgado, the current lieutenant governor, and U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres,

In a hypothetical 2026 Democratic primary, Gov. Kathy Hochul has the support of 46% of Democrats, with a commanding lead over Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado — 11%, and Rep.