Antonio Delgado was born and raised in Schenectady, New York. His parents worked for General Electric, and from a young age, he saw their determination to pull their family into the middle class. This left a lasting impression and shaped many of the values that guide Antonio to this day.
Antonio’s journey took him from Schenectady to Colgate University, in Hamilton, NY, where he was awarded a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford. Following this, he went on to earn his law degree from Harvard University—where he met his wife, Lacey.
Before entering public office, Antonio spent five years as a hip-hop artist, and practiced law for nearly a decade. His experiences gave him a deep appreciation for the struggles and aspirations of everyday Americans.
In 2018, motivated by the disappointment of watching everyday working Americans being left behind, Antonio ran for Congress to represent New York’s 19th District—one of the most rural in the country. As a member of Congress, he focused on bringing people together, delivering results, and fighting for communities too often overlooked. He was recognized as one of the most effective and bipartisan members of Congress—with 18 of his bills signed into law under two different presidents. During COVID, he delivered the Direct Support for Communities act, which provided over $130 billion to cities, counties, towns and villages across the United States—including more than $400 million in direct relief for local governments across NY-19, and over $10 billion to local governments across NY.
In May of 2022, Antonio was appointed Lieutenant Governor of New York and elected to a full term in November of 2022. Since then, he’s traveled across the state, meeting with New Yorkers from all walks of life, listening to their concerns, and working to improve lives through compassion, opportunity, and respect. In addition to chairing New York’s Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, the Regional Economic Development Councils, and the Council on Community Justice, Antonio oversaw the creation of the state’s very first Office of Civic and Service Engagement.
Antonio lives in Rhinebeck with his wife, Lacey, their twin sons, Maxwell and Coltrane, and their dog, Leroy. He remains deeply committed to building a New York that works for everyone—no matter who you are, where you’re from, or how much money you make.
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Antonio Delgado is the Lieutenant Governor of New York, former Representative to Congress, father of two, and husband. He is running to be the next Governor of New York. Support his campaign by making a contribution today or signing up to volunteer.
