New York Gov. Kathy Hochul facing Democratic primary from her own lieutenant governor

As she runs for re-election in 2026, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York will now face a primary challenge from her own lieutenant governor.

New York Lt. Gov. Anthonio Delgado on Monday announced his bid to try and oust his boss as the Democrats' nominee in next year's election, in a very rare move by a lieutenant governor to primary challenge a sitting incumbent.

"New York, I’m not here to play the game. I’m here to change it. I’m running to be your next Governor," Delgado said in a social media post.

In an accompanying video, the 48-year-old Delgado took a jab at his boss, saying "what we need right here in New York is bold, decisive, transformational leadership."

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