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Governor
Governor, New York
November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-22ae29c1
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Bruce Blakeman
Republican
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Kathy Hochul
DemocraticIncumbent
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Bruce BlakemanRepublicanKathy HochulDemocratic, incumbent
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New York should cut its state income tax rates.
Background
New York has graduated income tax rates, with the top state rate among the highest in the country. Lower rates would reduce taxes for earners and reduce state revenue.
$1 billion in middle-class tax cuts across five of the State's nine tax brackets, cutting rates to their lowest level in nearly 70 years for New Yorkers who file jointly and earn up to $323,000 annually
Campaign or official site · Jan 21, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
New York should lower its state taxes on businesses.
Background
New York taxes business income through its corporate franchise tax, with a higher rate on the largest companies. A cut would reduce those taxes and the revenue they bring to the state budget.
New York should let judges consider a defendant's risk to public safety when setting bail.
Background
Since 2020, New York has barred cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies, and judges cannot weigh a defendant's danger to the public when setting bail. This would let judges consider that danger in deciding release or detention.
It's just a matter of common sense and good judgment that Pam has used, as she has in the past, to come up with this legislation that will remedy a situation that was created by (Gov.) Kathy Hochul and the Democrats in the legislature that have made us less safe.
New York should allow local police to sign agreements to help enforce federal immigration law.
Background
A 2026 state law bars local governments and police from signing 287(g) agreements, under which local officers carry out some immigration tasks for ICE. Several counties and sheriffs have sued to overturn the ban.
New York should keep the congestion toll for driving into lower Manhattan.
Background
Since January 2025, most drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a daily toll that funds mass transit upgrades. Ending it would remove the charge and the revenue it raises for the transit system.
New York should require most new buildings to use electric heat and appliances instead of gas.
Background
A 2023 state law requires most new buildings to be built without gas heat and stoves, but the state has delayed it during a court challenge. This would put the requirement into effect.
New York should use state funds to replace federal cuts to Medicaid.
Background
Federal law passed in 2025 reduces federal Medicaid funding and adds new eligibility rules for some enrollees. The state could spend its own money to keep coverage and payments at current levels.
I'm running for Governor to protect patients and taxpayers by eliminating the fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid that costs billions of dollars every year and drives up the cost of living in New York.
Make no mistake: there is no State in this country that has the financial resources to backfill the massive federal funding cuts proposed by DOGE and Congressional Republicans.
Campaign or official site · Mar 26, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
New York should let the state override local zoning to allow more housing.
Background
Towns and cities in New York set their own zoning rules, which control where and how densely housing can be built. A state override would allow more housing in places where local rules now block it.
I think the governor has to understand that people moved to Nassau County, Suffolk County because they don't want density, and that's why they moved out of the city of New York.
Interview or debate · Jan 30, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026