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Kathy Hochul
Democratic · Working Families · Incumbent
Governor since 2021. Running mate: Adrienne Adams.
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issues on record
Stances
Rent
Limit
New York should limit how much landlords can raise rents.
Against
For
Signed the 2024 budget that made yearly rent increases above 10%, or 5% plus inflation if lower, presumptively unreasonable for covered tenants. The rule applies in New York City; other municipalities can opt in.
“The Budget makes annual rent increases above ten percent or five percent plus the Consumer Price Index (whichever is lower) presumptively unreasonable”
Office of the Governor · 2024-04-23
Governor Hochul and Advocates Celebrate Landmark Agreement to Address New York's Housing Crisis
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This is from 2024. It may not be their position today.
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Taxes
Mixed
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
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For
Said in March 2026 that she philosophically does not object to higher taxes on the rich but worries they could drive top earners out, and the 2026 budget did not raise income tax rates. She backed a New York City tax on second homes worth $5 million or more, which the Legislature passed in 2026.
“So I, philosophically, don't have a problem, but I have to look at [the] fact that I am in competition with other states who have less of a tax burden on their corporations and their individuals”
NY1 · 2026-03-11
Hochul says new taxes could drive wealthy out of N.Y.
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Bail
No change
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
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For
Has said judges already have the tools they need to decide who is held before trial. In 2023 she signed a change that gave judges more discretion.
WXXI News · 2026-08-17
Blakeman touts 'dangerousness standard' in setting bail, claiming crime is up
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NBC New York · 2023-04-27
NY Judges to Get More Power in Setting Bail, Part of $229B State Budget Deal: Hochul
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Congestion pricing
Keep
The Manhattan congestion toll should stay.
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For
After a March 2026 court ruling against the federal government's attempt to end the toll, she said the program is legal and will continue.
“Congestion pricing is legal, it works, and it is here to stay. The cameras are staying on.”
Office of the Governor · 2026-03-03
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
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Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
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For
Signed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act in 2026, which bars local governments and police from entering 287(g) agreements with ICE. The ban took effect August 25, 2026.
“Here in New York, we need local police focused on keeping our communities safe—not serving as de-facto ICE agents, not conducting civil immigration enforcement”
Office of the Governor · 2026-08-25
Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Announces Local Cops, Local Crimes Provision Banning 287(G) Agreements Takes Effect
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Climate law
Keep
New York should keep its 2019 climate law.
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Has not called for repealing the 2019 climate law; in March 2026 she wrote that she remains committed to it. The May 2026 budget she signed kept the law but delayed its deadlines and replaced its 2030 target with a 2040 target.
“I remain fully committed to the blueprint for a sustainable future laid out in that landmark legislation.”
Office of the Governor · 2026-03-20
ICYMI: Governor Hochul's Op-Ed in Empire Report: Climate Action and Affordability Can and Must Go Hand-In-Hand
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Climate deadlines
Delay
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
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For
Proposed and signed the May 2026 budget changes that delayed the climate law's deadlines. The regulation deadline moved to the end of 2028, and the 2030 emissions target was replaced with a 2040 target.
City & State New York · 2026-05-26
Hochul got most of the climate rollbacks she wanted in this year's budget
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Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
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For
Criticized a May 2026 federal appeals ruling restricting the abortion pill mifepristone. She has signed laws protecting New York doctors who prescribe abortion medication by telehealth.
“New York will continue to be a safe harbor for anyone providing or receiving this vital care.”
Office of the Governor · 2026-05-02
Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul
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Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
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For
No statement from her on the charter school cap since 2023 was found. In 2023 she proposed lifting New York City's cap, and lawmakers rejected it.
Spectrum News · 2023-03-13
Hochul: Charter school expansion will give parents choice
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This is from 2023. It may not be their position today.
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