Key facts
- Hochul is campaigning with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Hochul has sought support from Orthodox Jewish communities.
- Hochul previously supported Mamdani's budget with state aid.
- Hochul embraced a federal education tax credit favored by Orthodox communities.
- Hochul declined to commit to not raising taxes on the wealthy.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is campaigning with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as she seeks to consolidate support from various voter blocs, including Orthodox Jewish communities, ahead of the November 3rd midterm elections. Hochul has previously supported Mamdani's administration by steering hundreds of millions of dollars in state aid and has embraced a federal education tax credit that is popular with Orthodox communities. Despite Mamdani's "tax the rich" crusade, Hochul has been non-committal on future tax increases, stating a desire for a cooperative relationship with the mayor for the benefit of New Yorkers' confidence in government. This approach marks a shift from her earlier stance against raising taxes on high-net-worth individuals and companies. Mamdani has recently begun campaigning with Hochul, appearing in a TV spot against her opponent, Blakeman.