Gov. Kathy C. Hochul is seeking another term with running mate Adrienne Adams against Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood in New York’s Nov. 3 election.
The state’s amended certification lists Hochul and Adams on the Democratic and Working Families lines. Blakeman and Hood appear on the Republican, Conservative and Vote Affordable lines.
New Yorkers vote for governor and lieutenant governor together as a ticket.
Experience
Hochul became governor in 2021 after serving as lieutenant governor from 2015, according to her official congressional biography. She represented New York in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2013.
Her earlier career included service as Erie County clerk from 2007 to 2011. The congressional biography lists a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in 1980 and a law degree from Catholic University in 1983.
Housing priorities
On her campaign’s housing page, Hochul emphasizes access to affordable housing and investments to expand available homes. The page presents housing affordability as a priority for her administration and campaign.
Those descriptions are drawn from her own campaign material and public-service record. No submitted Surround Sound Media questionnaire response from Hochul was available as of Oct. 14.
Responses are based on public data and answers to a Surround Sound Media questionnaire if they were provided.
