{"id":386258,"date":"2026-10-29T05:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/386258\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T05:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:06:25","slug":"new-york-ballot-breakdown-candidates-proposals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/386258\/","title":{"rendered":"New York ballot breakdown: Candidates, proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Over \"Over <\/p>\n

NEW YORK – The governor’s race may be on most New Yorkers’ minds, but there are several other decisions to make this Election Day.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Here’s what voters should expect to see on their ballots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What exactly will be on the ballot? <\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

The offices listed on each ballot are dependent on where each resident lives.<\/p>\n

JUMP TO: GOVERNOR<\/a> | COMPTROLLER<\/a> | ATTORNEY GENERAL<\/a> | CONGRESS<\/a> | BALLOT PROPOSALS<\/a> | HOT RACES<\/a><\/p>\n

Governor’s office, lieutenant governor’s office<\/a> <\/p>\n

Every New York resident will have the option to vote for their next governor on their ballot.<\/p>\n

The Democratic candidates are incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and her chosen lieutenant governor, former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"FULL: \"FULL: FULL: Gov. Hochul talks campaigning, democratic socialism<\/a> <\/p>\n

In this exclusive interview, FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss her latest campaign efforts, including criticism from Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman regarding her connection with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as her views on democratic socialism.<\/p>\n

The Republican candidates are Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and his chosen lieutenant governor, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New York state comptroller’s office<\/a> <\/p>\n

Another state office up for grabs this year is the comptroller’s office<\/a>\u2014the comptroller is the state’s chief financial officer who, among other things, manages public funds.<\/p>\n

Incumbent Thomas DiNapoli is being challenged<\/a> by Republican nominee Joseph Hernandez.<\/p>\n

\"NYS \"NYS Attorney general’s office<\/a> <\/p>\n

Letitia James, the current attorney general of New York, is being challenged by Saritha Komatireddy, who is a former federal prosecutor and current attorney.<\/p>\n

\"Insults \"Insults Congressional representatives, state senators, other offices<\/a> <\/p>\n

All of New York’s Congressional, State Senate and State Assembly seats are up for election in these upcoming midterms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Brad \"Brad Brad Lander on his campaign for Congress<\/a> <\/p>\n

Former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander tells FOX 5 NY’s political reporter Morgan McKay about running against Congressman Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support for his campaign.<\/p>\n

Some of the other offices that New Yorkers could vote on this year, depending on where they live, include:<\/p>\n

The list of candidates up for election can be read in its entirety below.<\/p>\n

Ballot proposals<\/a> <\/p>\n

New York City residents specifically will also vote on five ballot proposals<\/a> that could amend the city’s constitution.<\/p>\n

\"NYC \"NYC <\/p>\n

Dig deeper:<\/p>\n

Outside the gubernatorial race, here are the races to keep an eye on this upcoming election:<\/p>\n

\"GOP \"GOP <\/p>\n

The Source: This article includes information from several government websites and previous FOX 5 NY coverage.<\/p>\n

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