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Gallery: New York Dems rally at state convention in Syracuse

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul smiles as she steps on stage at the New York State Democratic Convention to accept her nomination as state Democrats’ preferred candidate. Hochul earned just over 85% of the weighted vote from state committee members.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul smiles as she steps on stage at the New York State Democratic Convention to accept her nomination as state Democrats’ preferred candidate. Hochul earned just over 85% of the weighted vote from state committee members.

Adrienne Adams, former New York City Council Speaker, describes how she believes President Donald Trump’s administration has “targeted our communities.” The pair, Adams and Hochul, marks the first all-female gubernatorial ticket in the state’s history.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

Adrienne Adams, former New York City Council Speaker, describes how she believes President Donald Trump’s administration has “targeted our communities.” The pair, Adams and Hochul, marks the first all-female gubernatorial ticket in the state’s history.

The governor’s husband, William Hochul Jr., watches his wife on stage with his daughter-in-law, Christina Gervasi, and granddaughter, Sofia. Several state democratic figures showed up in support of Hochul amid her bid for re-election.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

The governor’s husband, William Hochul Jr., watches his wife on stage with his daughter-in-law, Christina Gervasi, and granddaughter, Sofia. Several state democratic figures showed up in support of Hochul amid her bid for re-election.

State Committee Chair Jay Jacobs addresses the crowd as members submit their vote on their preferred gubernatorial candidate. Antonio Delgado, the state’s current lieutenant governor, didn’t receive enough delegate votes to automatically appear on the ballot during June’s primaries.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

State Committee Chair Jay Jacobs addresses the crowd as members submit their vote on their preferred gubernatorial candidate. Antonio Delgado, the state’s current lieutenant governor, didn’t receive enough delegate votes to automatically appear on the ballot during June’s primaries.

Convention attendees hold up signs in support of New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s apparent support dwarfed that of his lone challenger, Drew Warshaw — who only received 10% of members’ votes.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

Convention attendees hold up signs in support of New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s apparent support dwarfed that of his lone challenger, Drew Warshaw — who only received 10% of members’ votes.

Incumbent Tom DiNapoli accepts his nomination as the Democratic Party’s candidate in the 2026 race for New York Comptroller. DiNapoli has held this role since 2007.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

Incumbent Tom DiNapoli accepts his nomination as the Democratic Party’s candidate in the 2026 race for New York Comptroller. DiNapoli has held this role since 2007.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Hochul’s running mate, Adrienne Adams, (left to right) laugh and shake hands during the convention.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

New York Attorney General Letitia James, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Hochul’s running mate, Adrienne Adams, (left to right) laugh and shake hands during the convention.

New York State Sen. Erik Bottcher tells attendees he would’ve “never imagined” being on the convention stage, growing up gay in a small town in the Adirondack Mountains. Bottcher secured his seat during a Feb. 3 special election.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

New York State Sen. Erik Bottcher tells attendees he would’ve “never imagined” being on the convention stage, growing up gay in a small town in the Adirondack Mountains. Bottcher secured his seat during a Feb. 3 special election.

New York state Democrats watch Adrian Adams’ introductory video during the convention. Democrats make up over 47% of New York’s registered voters, according to the Independent Voter project.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

New York state Democrats watch Adrian Adams’ introductory video during the convention. Democrats make up over 47% of New York’s registered voters, according to the Independent Voter project.

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens was one of many democratic attendees at the convention, held in the Salt City for the first time in 44 years. Assuming office last month, Owens is the first Black mayor of Syracuse and the city’s second woman mayor.

Avery Magee | Photo Editor

Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens was one of many democratic attendees at the convention, held in the Salt City for the first time in 44 years. Assuming office last month, Owens is the first Black mayor of Syracuse and the city’s second woman mayor.