Kathy Hochul — Governor of New York
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Age | 66 |
| Term Start | 2021 |
| Approval Rating | 18.0% |
| People's Champion Score | 79.5 / 100 (Rank #14 of 50) |
| Hawk Index | 52.5 / 100 (Rank #28 of 50) |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$2M???$6M |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Key Policy Positions
- Housing supply
- Public safety
- Climate
- MTA reform
Biography
Kathleen Courtney Hochul is an American politician and lawyer who has served since 2021 as the 57th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, she is New York's first female governor.
People's Champion Rationale
Improving approval and stronger affordability/transit focus.
Scores based on publicly available executive actions, bills signed or vetoed, budgets, executive orders, approval trends, and administrative priorities. Data as of March 2026. Not editorial opinion.