2026 New York Gubernatorial Election

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman faced off in their only debate of the gubernatorial campaign Tuesday. It was moderated by Susan Arbetter, anchor of "Capital Tonight" on Spectrum News. She reflected on the night with WAMC's David Guistina.

On Tuesday night, New York gubernatorial candidates incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman will face off in a debate.

(Airs 09/02/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge striking down New York’s Landmark law to charge fossil fuel companies for climate change, the coming gubernatorial election, rebate checks, and more.

(Airs 09/02/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Yancey Roy, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday, about a federal judge striking down New York’s Landmark law to charge fossil fuel companies for climate change, the coming gubernatorial election, rebate checks, and more.

Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for New York governor, will make his first campaign visit to the North Country this weekend

In a post on social media platform TruthSocial Saturday, Trump said Blakeman is “MAGA all the way.”