Kathy C. Hochul

• ✓Supports lowering costs for households
• ✓Supports returning money to New Yorkers through state refunds and credits

“As Governor, Kathy has taken decisive action to put money back in people’s pockets, lower costs, and invest in keeping New Yorkers safe.”

What this means for youExpect a continued focus on state rebates, refunds and credits aimed at household costs. Specific new measures would depend on the budget the Legislature passes.

• ✓Supports middle-class tax cuts
• ✓Supports a larger child tax credit

“She sent inflation refund checks to over 8 million New Yorkers, secured universal free school meals for all students, tripled the child tax credit, made historic middle-class tax cuts, banned cell phones during school hours, and enacted landmark gun safety legislation.”

What this means for youMiddle-income families and parents would likely keep the lower state tax rates and larger child credit already in place. Whether they grow further depends on future state budgets.

• ✓Supports holding federal immigration (ICE) agents accountable

“Holding ICE agents accountable”

What this means for youState policy would likely keep limits on how state and local agencies cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The campaign site doesn't spell out specific new measures.

• ✓Supports legal protections for abortion access in New York

“Protected abortion rights in New York”

What this means for youAbortion would likely remain legally available in New York under existing state protections. State policy would be unlikely to add new restrictions.

• ✓Supports state investment in public safety

“She is fighting to lower costs, invest in public safety, and stand up to Trump.”

What this means for youState funding for public safety programs would likely continue at current or higher levels. The campaign site doesn't detail which programs.