Eric Gonzalez
Democratic candidate for Governor in New York
New York Democratic Governor nominee?
$237.0K
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — New York Democratic Governor nominee?
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0.7%chance to win
$237.0KJUN 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleDistrict Attorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age57 years old (Jan 24, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundAttorney
EducationCornell University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsEric Gonzalez is an American attorney and career prosecutor who serves as the District Attorney for Kings County (Brooklyn), New York. He became acting Brooklyn district attorney in 2016 and was elected to the office in 2017, becoming the first Latino district attorney elected in New York State. He attended Cornell University and earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three sons.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Focuses on expanding access to treatment and prioritizing mental-health and substance-use treatment over punishment, particularly in school-based programs and opioid policy; does not provide clear public positions on health insurance policy (ACA, Medicare for All, or a public option).
Immigration & Border
Supports policies to protect immigrants from collateral immigration consequences, including minimizing deportations for low-level offenses, opposing ICE arrests in courthouses, and expanding local legal resources for noncitizen defendants. Has urged local support for asylum seekers and refugees arriving in New York City. These positions combine humanitarian protections for immigrants with continued emphasis on public safety in prosecutions.
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Public Safety & Guns
Eric Gonzalez supports actively reducing gun violence by removing illegal and unwanted firearms from the streets, running regular gun buyback programs, pursuing trafficking cases, and working with law enforcement to seize illegal/ghost guns. His office emphasizes prosecution of illegal gun sellers and collaborative public-safety efforts while using community-focused interventions (buybacks) to reduce firearm availability.
Latest News
Eric Gonzalez is being mentioned as part of the crowded Democratic field in California’s 2026 governor’s race, where recent polling shows no clear front-runner. The race remains tightly packed, with several Democrats clustered near the top and Republicans also in contention. Broader election coverage around him focuses on Democratic momentum, redistricting fights, and turnout trends heading into the 2026 midterms.
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