Kathy Hochul is the current governor of New York.

Who is the governor of New York?

  • The governor of New York is Kathy Hochul, a Democrat and the 57th person to hold the office.
  • She first became governor on August 24, 2021, after Andrew Cuomo resigned, and then won a full term in the November 2022 election.

Quick Scoop on Kathy Hochul

  • Before becoming governor, Hochul served as lieutenant governor of New York and previously as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from western New York.
  • As of early 2026, she remains in office and is preparing for the 2026 New York gubernatorial election, where she is running for another term.

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