New York State Capitol Building, State Street, Center Square, City of Albany, Albany County, New York, 12203, United States
SCHEDULEDDate confidence: SCHEDULEDGiven as scheduledHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all SCHEDULED pins82% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 82%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or betterin 89 daysFixed by the state constitution, Article XIII section 4: "The political year and legislative term shall begin on the first day of January"; the term follows the 3 November 2026 election.[1]
The winner of the 3 November election takes office on 1 January 2027, the day the state constitution starts the political year, for a four-year term. Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking re-election against Bruce Blakeman.
