New York Republican Governor nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleTown supervisor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundTown supervisor
Notable personal detailsCarl Hyde Jr. is the Town Supervisor of the Town of Bethany in Genesee County, New York. He explored and later launched a campaign for the Republican nomination for Governor of New York for the 2026 election cycle, but stated on October 27, 2025 that he was suspending that campaign. He has described having an accounting background and municipal government accounting experience and has stated he is an honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and reducing state spending, shifting more revenue control to towns and counties, and cutting what he describes as wasteful government programs and handouts. Proposes audits of agencies (e.g., MTA) to eliminate deficits and favors privatizing services such as healthcare rather than expanding public programs. Emphasizes reducing unfunded mandates and keeping more tax revenue at the local level.
Healthcare
Supports removing government from the healthcare sector and returning to a privatized system, opposing taxpayer-funded government provision of health insurance. Advocates privatization as part of broader plans to reduce state spending.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and stricter enforcement against people in the country illegally; opposes sanctuary-state policies and says individuals present illegally should be removed. Positions emphasize enforcement and removal rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports individual autonomy to make reproductive decisions but proposes that state taxpayers should not fund most abortions; allows state Medicaid coverage only for rape, forced incest, and serious medical conditions endangering the mother or fetal viability and would criminalize false claims to obtain state funding.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes recent New York firearm restrictions and emphasizes protecting Second Amendment rights while stressing public safety and stopping crime. Positions emphasize preserving gun ownership (including hunting) and opposing laws perceived as criminalizing possession of multiple firearms.
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