Antonio Delgado, the current Lieutenant Governor of New York, has officially ended his campaign to challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the upcoming gubernatorial race. The unexpected announcement comes as Delgado emphasized his commitment to equity but ultimately decided to step back from the primary challenge. His withdrawal clears the path for Hochul, potentially solidifying her position for renomination as the Democratic candidate. In addition, India Walton, who was slated to be his running mate, will no longer pursue the lieutenant governor position alongside him.