Lt. Gov. Delgado Won’t Rule Out Running for Governor
A Decision Rooted in Moral Obligation
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado announced he would not run for reelection with Governor Kathy Hochul in 2026. He spoke with NEWS10 on Empire State Weekly, revealing the reasons behind his decision.
No Desire to Return to Congress
Before serving as Lieutenant Governor, Delgado served in congress representing New York District 19. He explained he doesn’t want to return to congress and that his decision to not seek reelection is a moral one.
Crises of Democracy and Good Government
“For me, it’s an important moment, given the challenges we’re facing right now as a country. What I would call a crisis of belief in democracy, in good government. Where people just don’t feel tied to their elected officials, they don’t feel their elected officials are beholden to them,” said Delgado.
Considering a Run for Governor
When asked directly if he would run for governor, Delgado didn’t rule it out and explained he wants to represent the people of the state.
“Like I said, all options are on the table, but that’s not what’s compelling me. What’s compelling me is the situation we’re in. What’s compelling me is I wanna articulate what I’m hearing from folks in this moment. I wake up and I think a lot about how the hell we got here,” said Delgado.
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Conclusion
Lt. Gov. Delgado’s decision to not seek reelection is rooted in his moral obligation to address the current crisis of democracy and good government. While he hasn’t ruled out a run for governor, his primary focus is on articulating the concerns of the people and representing the state.
FAQs
* What is the reason for Lt. Gov. Delgado’s decision not to seek reelection?
+ His moral obligation to address the crisis of democracy and good government.
* Will Lt. Gov. Delgado run for governor?
+ He hasn’t ruled it out, but his primary focus is on representing the people of the state.
