Adrienne Adams Joins Hochul's Historic Ticket | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Governor Kathy Hochul has made history by selecting Adrienne Adams, former City Council Speaker and first Black female lieutenant governor candidate, as her running mate — a bold move designed to energize downstate voters and tap into Adams’ deep urban political expertise. Though Adams was happily retired, ready to spend time with her grandkids, she couldn’t pass up the chance to serve again. The ticket, potentially New York’s first all-female gubernatorial duo, is already hitting the campaign trail with sharp critiques of Republicans and their economic policies. Adams, known for championing…