The Two Candidates for New York Governor at a Glance
Let's take a closer look at each party's candidate in the race that just ended to be governor of New York.
- Kathy Hochul (D) (-600) | Winner
The 57th governor of the state and the first woman. She took over for then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in August 2021 after his resignation. Before that, she served from 2015-21 as lieutenant governor. Born in Buffalo, she also has been a member of Congress for New York’s 26th District and is the former clerk for Erie County.
- Lee Zeldin (R) (+350)
He turned 42 on Jan. 30, 2022 and is a three-term Long Island congressman who that has represented New York’s 1st District since 2015. He attended the University of Albany and Albany Law School.
New York Gubernatorial Election Information
To vote in New York, an individual must be a United States citizen, a resident of a county, city, or village in the state for at least 30 days before to the election and at least 18 years old by the date of the election. Individuals who are in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and those who have been declared mentally incompetent by a court are ineligible to register to vote. One cannot register to vote in New York while claiming the right to vote elsewhere.
Key Information
Betting on the Race
Wagering on any political race or election in the United States is prohibited despite New York sports betting going live in early 2022.
Contributors

Lou Monaco has been a columnist for Gaming Today in Las Vegas and has over 30 years sports experience with previous stints at ESPN SportsTicker, Daily Racing Form and Oddschecker.