The 2018 New York gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of New York, as well as elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his intention to seek a third term on November 15, 2016.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo decided to seek re-election in 2014 to a second term in office. Governor Cuomo defeated Zephyr Teachout in a primary election, 63% to 33%, and went on to defeat the Republican nominee, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, 54% to 40%, in the general election.
Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Governor
Preet Bharara, former U.S Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Byron Brown, Mayor of Buffalo
Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, former U.S. Senator and nominee for President in 2016
Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City
Zephyr Teachout, law professor at Fordham University, candidate for Governor in 2014 and nominee for NY-19 in 2016
Thomas DiNapoli, Comptroller of New York (running for re-election)
Eric Schneiderman, Attorney General of New York (running for re-election)
Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (running for re-election)
Rob Astorino, Westchester County Executive and nominee for Governor in 2014
John Cahill, former Commissioner of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, former Chief of Staff to Governor George Pataki and nominee for Attorney General in 2014
John J. Flanagan, State Senate Majority Leader
Richard Hanna, former U.S. Representative
Marcus Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive
Carl Paladino, member of the Buffalo Public Schools Board of Education and nominee for Governor in 2010
Harry Wilson, businessman and nominee for State Comptroller in 2010
Chris Gibson, former U.S. Representative
In addition to the Democratic and Republican Parties, six other political parties will have automatic ballot access, should they so choose to exercise it. In order of ballot appearance:
Conservative Party of New York State: Barring an unforeseen revolt, the party is expected to cross-endorse the Republican nominee.
Green Party of New York: Howie Hawkins, the Green nominee for Governor in 2010 and 2014, indicated he will not run for the office again after the 2014 race.
Working Families Party: Barring an unforeseen revolt, the party is expected to cross-endorse incumbent Andrew Cuomo.
Independence Party of New York: The party is expected to cross-endorse incumbent Andrew Cuomo for the third consecutive election cycle.
Women's Equality Party: The party is expected to cross-endorse incumbent Andrew Cuomo.
Reform Party of New York State: The Reform Party is currently in limbo because of a coup led by Curtis Sliwa, making it unclear whether it can or will endorse a candidate. Possibly James D. Schultz a independent leaning activist.
Larry Sharpe, business consultant and candidate for Vice President of the United States in 2016
