• Press Release

EMILYs List Congratulates Gov. Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams on Their Election as New York Governor and Lieutenant Governor

November 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the election of Gov. Kathy Hochul as New York governor and Adrienne Adams as New York lieutenant governor, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the below statement:

“EMILYs List proudly congratulates Gov. Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams on making history as New York’s first all-woman governor and lieutenant governor ticket. Both are proven leaders who have spent their careers fighting for New Yorkers and delivering results. As Trump continues to target New York families and threaten their freedoms and livelihoods, Kathy and Adrienne will bring the strength and determination needed to stand up to those attacks, protect New Yorkers, and keep moving the state forward. EMILYs List is proud to have stood alongside them and looks forward to all they will accomplish for New York.”

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