NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Announces Run For NY Governor

Jumaane Williams, the elected New York City Public Advocate, formally announced his run for governor in next year’s election Tuesday, teeing up a crowded Democratic primary that will split votes between at least three candidates.

Williams has prepped for a potential run for governor for months now, creating an exploratory committee, and going on a statewide listening tour to hear from voters.

He announced his candidacy Tuesday through a campaign video, saying he’d be a change agent in Albany if elected. He’ll compete in a primary against Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and any other Democrat who decides to seek the governorship.

WATCH JUMAANE WILLIAMS ANNOUNCEMENT

New York Attorney General Letitia James announces run for governor

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced via Twitter on Friday that she is running for governor in 2022.

James’s candidacy, which was expected, sets up a primary contest against Gov. Kathy Hochul, another Democrat, who intends to seek election on her own after assuming office on the resignation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

If elected, the 63-year-old Brooklyn resident James would be the first Black woman to be governor of a U.S. state.

Watch her announcement video below:

I'm running for Governor of New York because I have the experience, vision, and courage to take on the powerful on behalf of all New Yorkers.

Let's do this, together. pic.twitter.com/JA21M19p5m

— Tish James (@TishJames) October 29, 2021