New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving to strip her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, of much of his office space after he hinted at a primary challenge to her next year.

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.

Antonio Delgado, who spent his earliest years in Hamilton Hill and graduated from Schenectady’s Bishop Gibbons High School. Delgado has just divorced Kathy Hochul in the most public of ways and, with a newly formed campaign committee,

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

A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her number two, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, has boiled over. After months of public discord, Delgado on Monday released a statement saying he won’t be on the governor’s reelection ticket next year and hinting that he might actually challenge her for the governor’s office.

He wouldn't say if he would challenge the Democratic governor in a primary or pursue a seat in Congress, as some of his supports have urged.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Friday that he will not seek re-election alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.The lieutenant governor was tapped by Gov. Kath

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will need a new running mate in 2026. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Monday that he won’t run alongside Hochul in next year’s election, marking a clean break with a governor who first appointed him to the state’s number-two role in 2022.

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.