New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hoping the third time’s a charm when it comes to picking a No. 2.
Hochul, a Democrat, is actively on the lookout for someone to serve as her running mate in 2026, when she’ll be asking New York voters to elect her to a second full term as their governor. Her search comes as she faces a primary challenge from her current No. 2, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.
In recent weeks, Hochul and her team have been scoping out potential candidates for lieutenant governor, including state Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and state Dormitory Authority President & CEO Robert Rodriguez, according to four sources with knowledge of the search who weren’t authorized to speak publicly…