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New York Democratic Governor nominee?
$237.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLieutenant Governor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age49 years old (Jan 28, 1977)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
EducationColgate University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsAntonio Ramon Delgado is an American attorney and politician who has served as Lieutenant Governor of New York since May 2022 after being appointed by Governor Kathy Hochul. He previously represented New York’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019 until resigning in May 2022. Delgado earned a B.A. from Colgate University, studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and received a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He has also worked as a musician and in private legal practice.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy and large corporations, including proposals to increase the corporate tax rate and collect stock transfer taxes, and pairs those revenue plans with expanded public spending on programs such as universal child care and single-payer health care. Advocates eliminating ineffective tax breaks for developers and providing targeted tax relief for middle-class families while making billionaires and corporations “pay their fair share.”
Healthcare
Antonio Delgado has supported expanding public-sector health coverage through a federal “public option” (Medicare X) he introduced as a congressman and has publicly called for universal health care and expansion of New York’s Essential Plan as part of his gubernatorial platform. His positions emphasize expanding government-run options and broader access rather than advocating full single‑payer repeal of private insurance.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigrant protections in New York including banning local cooperation with ICE 287(g) agreements, prohibiting masked ICE raids, ending private immigration detention, and expanding legal assistance for immigrants while opposing extreme enforcement measures such as blanket deportation policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare, positions New York as a safe haven for people seeking abortion care, and has worked with other Democratic lieutenant governors to defend reproductive rights. Advocacy includes public statements praising state legislation to protect abortion access and participation in a Reproductive Freedom Coalition.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerated clean-energy investment and climate action while opposing new fossil-fuel infrastructure such as the NESE gas pipeline. Emphasizes transitioning New York toward renewables, lowering energy costs, and protecting water and communities from polluting projects.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun-safety measures including strengthened red flag laws, expanded enforcement and community violence-prevention funding, and general 'common-sense' firearm restrictions to reduce gun violence. Has participated in announcements and initiatives highlighting New York’s strengthened gun-safety laws and funded community-based anti-violence programs.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Antonio Delgado has ended his campaign for New York governor and dropped his primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul, saying he saw no viable path forward. His exit leaves Hochul in a much stronger position to secure the Democratic nomination. The reports say Delgado struggled to win enough support from party groups and key endorsements.
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Articles
FNFox News6 months ago
Hochul primary challenger Antonio Delgado drops out of NY governor race
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NYNew York Daily News6 months ago
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado pulls plug on sputtering challenge to Hochul
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TNThe New York Times6 months ago
Antonio Delgado Drops Out of NY Governor Race
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BBBuffalo Buffalo News6 months ago
In election year, Kathy Hochul appears on firm ground
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Polls
New York Democratic Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
New York Democratic Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Antonio Delgado for New York Democratic Governor nominee?
Environmental advocates
Elected official
Environmental advocates endorsed Antonio Delgado for New York governor.
Citizen Action
Elected official
Citizen Action endorsed Antonio Delgado for New York governor.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Total raisedCash on hand
$3.8M
$2.9M
$1.9M
$961.7K
$0
2022
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$3.8M
$2.3K
$6.9M
$329.0K
Source: FEC