All 19 NY House Dems — including AOC — back Kathy Hochul for re-election

The mass backing came ahead of Friday's state party convention in Syracuse, where Hochul is expected to be easily renominated over Lt. Gov Antonio Delgado.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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All 19 House Democratic lawmakers from New York have endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul's renomination, following in the footsteps of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The endorsements came ahead of the state party convention where Hochul is expected to be easily renominated over Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

Why it matters

The unified support from the House Democrats, including prominent figures like Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and 'Squad' member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, demonstrates Hochul's strong standing within the party as she seeks a second term as governor. This could boost her chances of winning the primary and general election.

The details

The endorsements were published in a statement by the House members in the New York Times. They praised Hochul's leadership in 'protecting New Yorkers and delivering real progress' while the 'Trump administration and MAGA Republicans sow chaos' in Washington. Mamdani, the NYC mayor, also endorsed Hochul in an op-ed, saying they have a 'model' governing relationship despite not agreeing on everything.

  • The endorsements came ahead of Friday's state party convention in Syracuse.
  • The June 23 primary will determine if Hochul is renominated by voters.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The incumbent Democratic governor of New York who is seeking re-election.

Antonio Delgado

The current lieutenant governor of New York who is challenging Hochul in the Democratic primary.

Hakeem Jeffries

The House Minority Leader and one of the 19 House Democrats endorsing Hochul.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

A 'Squad' member and one of the 19 House Democrats endorsing Hochul.

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who has also endorsed Hochul's re-election campaign.

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What they’re saying

“As we face threats from Washington, she has defended our social safety net and protected funding for critical infrastructure projects. And together, we have forged a new era in the relationship between Albany and City Hall after too many years defined by pettiness instead of productivity.”

— Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City (The Nation)

What’s next

If renominated by voters in the June 23 primary, Hochul is favored to win a second full term in November over the expected Republican nominee, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

The takeaway

Hochul's unified support from the House Democratic delegation, including prominent figures like Jeffries and Ocasio-Cortez, demonstrates her strong standing within the party as she seeks re-election. This could give her a boost heading into the primary and general election campaigns.