The next election for New York governor is not until November 2026, but the race is already heating up. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday responded to an attack from upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who is mulling a potential gubernatorial run,

Citing New York's last-place ranking in state taxes, Rep. Elise Stefanik is teasing a run for New York governor in November 2026 — and she's already polling well.

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s not afraid of a potential challenge from Republican U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in the 2026 governor’s race, saying, “Bring it on.”