Kathy Hochul: position changes

Dated, sourced statements and votes, and how they have changed.

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Counted position changes

None found in the statements reviewed below.

Reviewed 2026-10-19: news search for reported position changes (same depth for both major candidates in the race).

Unclear (not counted)

Statements or votes that appear at odds on the same issue but are not a clear contradiction. Shown for transparency; not included in the change count.

1. Manhattan congestion pricing (unclear)

Earlier (Statement, Jun 5, 2024): “after careful consideration, I have come to the difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risks too many unintended consequences for New Yorkers at this time. For that reason, I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause the program.” Office of the Governor (transcript), Jun 5, 2024

Later (Statement, Nov 14, 2024): “As I said from the start, a $15 toll was just too high in this economic climate. That's why our plan cuts the daytime toll to $9 for cars.” Office of the Governor, Nov 14, 2024

Why unclear: The June 2024 pause was of the $15 plan; the November plan was a different, lower toll.

Statements over time

Manhattan congestion pricing

Not counted as a change: the June pause was of the $15 plan; the November plan was a different, lower toll. This matches how we treat votes on different bill texts.

Quotes are as reported by each linked source. Sources checked Oct 19, 2026; weekly refresh Oct 20, 2026.

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