Kathy Hochul
In office as of 2026-10-29 → verified through 2026-11-30
Selection: elected
Public office
Governor of New York
Kathy Hochul holds this office now.
The statewide elected executive office of New York.
- Selection:
- elected
- Term structure:
- 4 years
- Jurisdiction:
- New York
Current holder
Based on official term dates and the verification notes below.
About this office
- Main duties
- The governor holds the state's executive power, must faithfully execute the laws, serves as commander in chief, and submits a state budget and legislation recommendations.
- Term length
- 4 years
- Term limit
- No limit
- How the office is filled
- Elected statewide
- If the office is vacant
- The lieutenant governor becomes governor for the remainder of the term.
Officeholder history
Term dates and every limitation attached to them.
Kathy Hochul
In office as of 2026-10-29 → end not established
The official sources confirm Kathy Hochul was in office on October 29, 2026; the date the current service began is not recorded here yet. Re-check after the November 3, 2026 election; several governorships change hands in December and January.
Elections and activity
Connected records
Connections
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Connections as a plain list (3)
- Kathy HochulCurrently holdsGovernor of New York
Official recordWhy: USAGov: New York (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
- Governor of New YorkServesNew York
Official recordWhy: USAGov: New York (opens in a new tab) (U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov), Official federal directory of state governments)
- Governor of New YorkElects officeGovernor of New York
Official recordWhy: Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (opens in a new tab) (New York State Board of Elections, Official general election ballot certification)
Sources
ShowHide2 official sources, last checked Oct 29, 2026.
Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
New York State Board of Elections
Supports: New York 2026 general election Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidates, official candidate names, party labels
Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
Open official source(opens in a new tab)USAGov: New York
U.S. General Services Administration (USAGov)
Supports: Kathy Hochul as Governor of New York
Recently reviewedReviewed Oct 29, 2026
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