New York Gov. Kathy Hochul raised more than $7.3 million in the first half of 2024, her campaign announced Tuesday morning, a record-breaking amount for any governor at this point in the election cycle.
Of that money raised, $5.8 million comes for Friends for Kathy Hochul for her re-election bid and more than $1.4 million for the state Democratic Party.
The governor has over $13.5 million cash on hand in her campaign account and has raised over $22 million for her re-election campaign and the state party since January 2023. Hochul said two weeks ago she plans to run for another four-year term in 2026.
“Governor Hochul is working tirelessly to address the top concerns of New Yorkers, from taking action on affordability and public safety to passing nation leading legislation like prenatal paid leave and restrictions on social media,” Hochul spokesperson Jen Goodman said in a statement. “As leader of the New York State Democratic Party, Governor Hochul is making unprecedented investments in the Party with a focus on flipping the House in 2024 and building an operation that will support Democrats for years to come. This latest fundraising haul underscores the Governor's widespread support from New Yorkers who are committed to advancing Governor Hochul’s vision and electing Democrats up and down the ballot in 2024 and beyond.”