GOTV Intel

Kathy C. Hochul

Governor, New York Governor · Democrat

OfficeholderOn the 2026 ballotIncumbent · New York Governor · Nov 3 General

Ballot status source: New York State Board of Elections — Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election, dated 2026-09-02: GOVLT, Kathy C. Hochul (Democratic; Working Families) · read Sep 24, 2026

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Running for New York Governor, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 2 public polls, 1 certified result. See the race

Roles on File

Seats held and sought, elections and committees, newest first.

Key Votes

The record

  • American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 · 'fiscal cliff' agreement (H.R. 8) · voted Yes

    Accepted the Senate-passed deal making most 2001/2003 tax rates permanent and delaying the sequester by two months. On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments: Passed, 257–167 (Democrats 172–16, Republicans 85–151). Roll call 659, 112th Congress, 2013-01-01.

    Jan 1, 2013 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429) · voted YesBroke with party

    Would create green cards for foreign graduates with advanced STEM degrees from U.S. universities and end the diversity visa lottery. On Passage: Passed, 245–139 (Democrats 27–134, Republicans 218–5). Roll call 613, 112th Congress, 2012-11-30.

    Nov 30, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • One-year extension of all 2001 and 2003 tax cuts (H.R. 8, Aug. 2012) · voted No

    Would have extended the 2001/2003 tax rates for all income levels through 2013. On Passage: Passed, 256–171 (Democrats 19–170, Republicans 237–1). Roll call 545, 112th Congress, 2012-08-01.

    Aug 1, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • Repeal of the Affordable Care Act (H.R. 6079) · voted No

    Would have repealed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. On Passage: Passed, 244–185 (Democrats 5–185, Republicans 239–0). Roll call 460, 112th Congress, 2012-07-11.

    Jul 11, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • Holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress (H.Res. 711) · voted YesBroke with party

    Found the Attorney General in contempt for withholding Operation Fast and Furious documents subpoenaed by the Oversight Committee. On Agreeing to the Resolution: Passed, 255–67 (Democrats 17–65, Republicans 238–2). Roll call 441, 112th Congress, 2012-06-28.

    Jun 28, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310) · voted YesBroke with party

    Authorized fiscal 2013 Defense Department programs and military personnel policy. On Passage: Passed, 299–120 (Democrats 77–104, Republicans 222–16). Roll call 291, 112th Congress, 2012-05-18.

    May 18, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • House Republican budget resolution for fiscal 2013 (H.Con.Res. 112) · voted No

    The House Budget Committee's fiscal 2013 budget plan, including Medicare premium-support changes. On Agreeing to the Resolution: Passed, 228–191 (Democrats 0–181, Republicans 228–10). Roll call 151, 112th Congress, 2012-03-29.

    Mar 29, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • Payroll tax cut extension · Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630) · voted Yes

    Extended the 2-point payroll tax cut and federal unemployment benefits through 2012 and delayed a Medicare physician pay cut. On Agreeing to the Conference Report: Passed, 293–132 (Democrats 147–41, Republicans 146–91). Roll call 72, 112th Congress, 2012-02-17.

    Feb 17, 2012 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source
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  • National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 · conference report (H.R. 1540) · voted Yes

    Final defense authorization for fiscal 2012, including military-detention provisions for terrorism suspects. On Agreeing to the Conference Report: Passed, 283–136 (Democrats 93–93, Republicans 190–43). Roll call 932, 112th Congress, 2011-12-14.

    Dec 14, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 822) · voted YesBroke with party

    Would require states to honor concealed-carry permits issued by other states. On Passage: Passed, 272–154 (Democrats 43–147, Republicans 229–7). Roll call 852, 112th Congress, 2011-11-16.

    Nov 16, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • U.S.–Korea Free Trade Agreement implementation (H.R. 3080) · voted No

    Implemented the trade agreement with South Korea. On Passage: Passed, 278–151 (Democrats 59–130, Republicans 219–21). Roll call 783, 112th Congress, 2011-10-12.

    Oct 12, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • Budget Control Act of 2011 (debt-limit increase and spending caps) · voted Yes

    Raised the federal debt limit and set 10-year discretionary spending caps, creating the deficit 'supercommittee' and the automatic sequester. On Passage: Passed, 269–161 (Democrats 95–95, Republicans 174–66). Roll call 690, 112th Congress, 2011-08-01.

    Aug 1, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • North American-Made Energy Security Act · Keystone XL permit deadline (H.R. 1938) · voted YesBroke with party

    Would require a federal decision on the Keystone XL pipeline permit by Nov. 1, 2011. On Passage: Passed, 279–147 (Democrats 47–144, Republicans 232–3). Roll call 650, 112th Congress, 2011-07-26.

    Jul 26, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

  • Cut, Cap, and Balance Act (H.R. 2560) · voted No

    Tied a debt-limit increase to spending caps and congressional passage of a balanced-budget constitutional amendment. On Passage: Passed, 234–190 (Democrats 5–181, Republicans 229–9). Roll call 606, 112th Congress, 2011-07-19.

    Jul 19, 2011 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — roll-call vote · source

Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.

Their Money

Campaign finance

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Finance Reports

  • Campaign finance · 2026 July Periodic disclosure report (New York)

    Friends for Kathy Hochul (NYSBOE filer 16851; Authorized Single Candidate Committee), transactions itemized in the 2026 July Periodic disclosure report (through 2026-07-11). Monetary contributions reported (Schedules A–C): $5,739,465.18 across 19,323 entries. In-kind contributions (Schedule D): $28,425.39. Expenditures reported: $4,719,612.10 across 909 entries. Contributions refunded (Schedule M): $1,702,020.37. Figures are sums of the itemized transactions in the NYSBOE bulk disclosure file; the filing's own summary page may differ where a committee amended.

    Jul 11, 2026 · Official · New York State Board of Elections — Public Reporting System

Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.

Advertising

Who is advertising for and against Kathy

  • Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)

    For: own campaign $704,100 on Google (“Friends for Kathy Hochul” 95 ads, May 13, 2025–Sep 24, 2026); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0. 2026 cycle. FEC independent expenditures: not applicable (state race). Meta: not searched — no API access.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle) · source

Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.

Reach Them

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The Paper Trail

Filings, results and exhibits

  • Governor · NY-GOV

    Democrat · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot

    Sep 4, 2026 · Official · New York State Board of Elections

  • Current office: Governor of New York (since Aug 24, 2021)

    Lieutenant Governor 2015–2021; became Governor Aug 24, 2021; elected 2022.

    Aug 24, 2021 · Official · Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress · source

  • Prior office: U.S. House of Representatives, New York 26th District (May 24, 2011 · Jan 3, 2013)

    Won a special election in 2011; lost reelection in 2012. Earlier Erie County Clerk (2007–2011) and a member of the Hamburg Town Board.

    May 24, 2011 · Official · Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress · source

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