Democratic Challenger Ends Primary Bid For NY Governor

NEW YORK CITY — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is suspending his campaign for New York governor, leaving Gov. Kathy Hochul to run unopposed in the Democratic primary in June.

“I’ve decided to end my campaign for governor of New York,” Delgado said in a statement. “After much consideration, I’ve concluded that there simply is no viable path forward. And though my campaign has come to an end, I fully intend to do all I can in our effort to build a more humane, affordable and equitable state that serves all New Yorkers.”

Last week, Delgado picked former Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton as his running mate in the primary.

Hochul chose former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, and have been picked as the Democrats’ candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial election.

Delgado was chosen as Hochul’s lieutenant governor in 2022. He had announced his intentions to run for governor in June 2025.

Hochul has not commented yet on Delgado's decision.