Their relationship has soured over the past year after an initial partnership that was more political than practical.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking for a new running mate in New York’s 2026 gubernatorial election. New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will not run for reelection with Hochul in 2026.

New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado says he will not run for re-election in 2026 — and he is not ruling out a challenge against his current boss.

Two of the last three governors of New York were lieutenant governors first. And now, there is growing speculation that Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado will try to add to that list by challenging Governor Kathy Hochul next year.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is breaking from Gov. Kathy Hochul in a decision not to be her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. His announcement comes after public indications of a schism between Delgado and the governor.

Antonio Delgado reaffirmed his interest in staying in office despite announcing he won’t seek reelection alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Speaking at a political event, he emphasized his commitment to connecting with New Yorkers but did not specify his next move.

Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy is standing by Gov. Kathy Hochul amid growing speculation that Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, a city native, might try to take her seat in 2026.

New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he will not run for reelection with Hochul in 2026. A spokesperson for Hochul confirmed the news, adding that she has already taken steps to find a new Lt.

A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her handpicked lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, has boiled over after months of discord between the two Democrats

There are a lot of folks in politics who wake up every single day thinking about everything but the damn people,” Delgado told a packed room full of a few dozen Democrats in Schenectady Tuesday