Who is the current Governor of New York?

The current Governor of New York is Kathy Hochul. She became the first female governor of New York after Andrew Cuomo resigned in August 2021. Hochul previously served as the Lieutenant Governor and took over the role of governor under the state's succession laws, which allow the lieutenant governor to step into the governorship if the sitting governor can no longer serve.

This transition marked a significant moment in New York's political history, as it not only changed the individual in leadership but also addressed gender representation in state governance. Kathy Hochul has since established initiatives focusing on economic recovery, public health, and women's rights during her administration. The other names listed, such as Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi, and Mike Johnson, hold different political offices or have previously held the governorship but are not current governors of New York.