By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-speaks-after-winning-reelection Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after winning reelection Politics Nov 4, 2026 1:32 AM EST 2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Kathy Hochul won election Tuesday as governor of New York, defeating Republican Bruce A. Blakeman. Watch Hochul speak in the video player above. This is Hochul's second time being elected governor. She was serving as lieutenant governor when Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021, and she ascended to take his place. She won her first full term the following year. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Blakeman is the Nassau County executive. The Associated Press declared Hochul the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST. Explore more of our Vote 2026 coverage WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know READ MORE: Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know READ MORE: 3 things to watch on election night (and beyond) WATCH LIVE: Takeaways from the 2026 midterms and answers to your election questions A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Kathy Hochul won election Tuesday as governor of New York, defeating Republican Bruce A. Blakeman. Watch Hochul speak in the video player above. This is Hochul's second time being elected governor. She was serving as lieutenant governor when Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021, and she ascended to take his place. She won her first full term the following year. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Blakeman is the Nassau County executive. The Associated Press declared Hochul the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST. Explore more of our Vote 2026 coverage WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know READ MORE: Will ranked choice voting affect timing of Maine and Alaska's Senate race results? Here's what we know READ MORE: 3 things to watch on election night (and beyond) WATCH LIVE: Takeaways from the 2026 midterms and answers to your election questions A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now