A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her handpicked lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, has boiled over after months of discord between the two Democrats culminated in what looked like a big breakup.

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Monday he will not run for re-election with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado said on Monday he would not run for reelection with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026 but said he would explore other options to represent New York in state government.

Their relationship has soured over the past year after an initial partnership that was more political than practical.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced that he would not be part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s reelection ticket in 2026, while hinting at a possible gubernatorial run himself.

New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado says he will not run for re-election in 2026 — and he is not ruling out a challenge against his current boss.

Antonio Delgado, who became New York's Lieutenant Governor in 2022, won't run with Hochul in 2026, he said via Instagram Monday, Feb. 24.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado confirmed on Monday that he will not run for re-election on the ticket with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. Delgado, who was appointed to the role in 2022, said he will serve out his current term,

A simmering feud between New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her number two, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, has boiled over. After months of public discord, Delgado on Monday released a statement saying he won’t be on the governor’s reelection ticket next year and hinting that he might actually challenge her for the governor’s office.