Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inBrittney DonovanWednesday 04 November 2026 02:32 GMTThis is Hochul's second time being elected governor (Getty)Democrat Kathy C. Hochul secured victory in the New York gubernatorial election on Tuesday evening by defeating Republican candidate Bruce A. Blakeman, a friend of Donald Trump’s.The win marks Hochul's second time being elected governor after she initially assumed office from her lieutenant governor role following Andrew Cuomo's resignation in 2021 and subsequently won a full term in 2022.Republican opponent Blakeman currently serves as the Nassau County executive. The Associated Press officially declared Hochul the winner of the New York governor race at 9 p.m. EST.Trump reiterated his support for Blakeman this weekend, writing Saturday, “Kathy Hochul may be the worst governor in the history of New York State and one of the worst in the nation.“She been a disaster, and I can tell you that Bruce has been a friend of mine for a long time,” Trump added.In fullMidterm elections 2026 live results: Democrat flips key senate seat as Trump’s agenda at stakeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in