Antonio Delgado, Lieutenant Governor (2022–present), former U.S. Representative from New York's 19th congressional district (2019–2022) Withdrawn Ana María Archila, executive director of Center for Popular Democracy and co-founder of Make the Road New York Other parties In an unprecedented decision, the New York State Board of Elections rejected all petitions for non-qualified party ballot access in July 2022. Among the parties who submitted rejected petitions: Libertarian Party On February 16, 2022, Larry Sharpe, the Libertarian Party's candidate for Governor of New York in 2018, officially announced his campaign to run for Governor of New York on Kennedy. He received his party's nomination at the convention in Albany on February 19, 2022. In July 2022, the New York State Board of Elections disqualified Sharpe for not meeting the qualifications for ballot access. Governor Disqualified Larry Sharpe, activist, businessman and Libertarian nominee for governor in 2018. Ran as a write-in candidate. Endorsements Lieutenant Governor Disqualified Andrew Hollister, Libertarian nominee for lieutenant governor in 2018 Green Party On April 25, 2022, Howie Hawkins, who has run for numerous elected offices including Governor of New York launched his campaign. In July 2022, the New York State Board of Elections disqualified Hawkins for not meeting the qualifications for ballot access. Governor Disqualified Howie Hawkins, party co-founder and Green/Socialist nominee for President of the United States in 2020. Ran as a write-in candidate. Lieutenant Governor Disqualified Jia Lee, special education teacher Additional parties Freedom Party – a petition was filed with the New York State Board of Elections with Skiboky Stora, a 2021 candidate for Mayor of New York City, running for Governor. On June 27, 2022, Stora's petition was ruled invalid at the New York State Board of Elections Commissioners' meeting. In July 2022, the Board of Elections rejected the party's petitions for ballot access. Independence Party of New York – a petition was filed with the New York State Board of Elections, with the Republican slate seeking to restore the Independence Party line. The party had lost ballot status in 2020. On July 14, 2022, the Board of Elections denied the petitions submitted by the Zeldin campaign, due to contested signatures. New Visions Party – a petition was filed with the New York State Board of Elections, with Carol Seidelman running for Governor and Benjamin Azah running for Lt. Governor. In July 2022, the Board of Elections rejected the party's petitions for ballot access.