New York Lt Gov Announces Challenge To Kathy Hochul

The New York Times reports:

When Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York chose Antonio Delgado to be her lieutenant governor in 2022, she had nothing but the highest praise for her new No. 2. She said Mr. Delgado, then a rising Black political star who represented a competitive House district, was a “battle-tested campaigner.” She praised his work ethic and said that his ability to “unite communities” would serve her administration’s goals.

Three years later, their partnership has completely disintegrated. After months of open political warfare with Ms. Hochul, Mr. Delgado said Monday he would challenge her in next year’s Democratic primary. It is rare for a lieutenant governor to run against a sitting governor, but Mr. Delgado is known for taking an unconventional path, including with his decision to leave Congress, where he represented a House district in the Hudson Valley, to become Ms. Hochul’s No. 2.

Read the full article. His launch video is below.