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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado officially announced his campaign for New York governor, positioning himself to the left of incumbent Kathy Hochul amid a challenging race with low name recognition and significant fundraising gaps, while facing skepticism about his timing and strategy.
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado of New York is launching a bid to challenge incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary, marking a rare move for a sitting lieutenant governor. Delgado, who has been largely inactive in his role, is positioning himself as a reformist candidate and has been reaching out to Black voters and community leaders. Despite Hochul's strong fundraising and political infrastructure, Delgado's challenge reflects internal Democratic party tensions and his desire to ascend to the governorship.
Antonio Delgado, the lieutenant governor of New York, announced he will challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the upcoming Democratic primary due to dissatisfaction with her leadership, marking a significant political shift after their previously strong partnership.