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New York

State government overview

The governor of New York is Kathy Hochul (Democratic), in office since August 2021. In Congress, New York is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 26 representatives. The New York State Legislature has a 63-seat Senate and a 150-seat Assembly. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of New York

Kathy Hochul

Democratic · In office since August 2021

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Source: National Governors Association

New York in Congress

21 Democrats, 7 Republicans

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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New York State Legislature

Senate · 63 seats · 62 members listed
40 Democratic, 22 Republican
Assembly · 150 seats
103 Democratic, 47 Republican
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19,852,366
Population
$85,974
Median income
6.4%
Unemployment
39.8
Median age

Education

High school or higher88.0%
Bachelor's or higher40.2%
Graduate or professional17.9%

Housing

Median home value$423,800
Median rent$1,621
Homeownership rate54.3%
14.0%
Poverty rate
$50,712
Per capita income
62.7%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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