Three choices. More party lines than you'd think.
Every statewide office on your November 3, 2026 New York ballot, with the strongest case for each candidate and a plain explanation of why the same name can appear on more than one line.
- Both sides, no spin
- Party lines explained
- Numbered sources
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each candidate
For every race, the best honest argument each way and the case against. Equal space, no endorsement.
Read your ballot
Candidates appear on Working Families, Conservative, and other lines as well as their party's. We show what that means for your vote.
Why there are no statewide judges
The court races on New York ballots are district or local, not statewide. We explain what that means before you reach them.
Sourced and dated
Numbered sources for every factual claim, listed at the back, verified September 22, 2026.
What's inside
Four statewide offices across three choices, plus a guide to reading your ballot.
Governor & Lt. Governor
Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams against Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood, on one joint ticket each.
Comptroller
Thomas DiNapoli, in office since 2007, against outsider Joseph Hernandez.
Attorney General
Letitia James against former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy.
Read your ballot
Party lines, fusion voting, and why the court races are district contests.
Before you vote
Registration, early voting from October 24 to November 1, and Election Day.
Get the full 2026 New York Voter Guide
Governor, Comptroller, and Attorney General. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $4.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race. The point is the strongest case for each candidate.
What does it cover?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, and Attorney General. New York has no statewide judicial election this year, and federal, legislative, and local races and ballot measures aren't included.
Is it up to date?
It covers the November 3, 2026 ballot and was verified against official records on September 22, 2026. If anything material changes, buyers get the updated file.