Jumaane Williams

The race for governor is getting the most attention in the June 28 primary for statewide elected offices in New York. But on the Democratic side, there’s also a contest for who will be the state’s next lieutenant governor. That position can prove to be an important one.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her opponents have just over two months left to campaign for governor before the June Democratic primary. Hochul, has been holding numerous events while trying to keep off the subject of her disgraced former lieutenant governor.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday became the first woman in state history to be a major party nominee for governor. The state Democratic convention also featured Hillary Clinton as keynote speaker. Both expressed their concerns about the deep divisions in contemporary American politics.

New York City’s elected public advocate Jumaane Williams is running for New York governor.

A new Marist College poll finds that New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who’s been in office for less than two months after former Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned in disgrace, is the front-runner for election next year.

It’s increasingly likely that New York Governor Kathy Hochul will face challenges in the June 2022 Democratic primary when she runs for election next year. Potential opponents include the state’s attorney general and New York City’s public advocate.

A new Siena Poll finds a majority of New Yorkers support the state's deal with internet giant Amazon, which is facing opposition in the state Senate. The…

The Democratic primary for lieutenant governor of New York is turning out to be closer — according to the polls, anyway — than the governor’s race. New…

Independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, announced Monday he is backing challenger Jumaane Williams over incumbent Kathy Hochul in the…

After weeks of rumors about whether New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul could leave the ticket, the Democrat picked up endorsements from local…