Gov. Kathy Hochul‘s (D-NY) decision to halt a congestion pricing plan to fund public transportation could hurt her when she’s up for reelection in 2026.

Although the plan that would have raised millions for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was unpopular with voters, the governor’s allies who had backed the plan didn’t know Hochul had gotten cold feet about implementing it. And those powerful allies could turn into dangerous foes as they are reportedly weighing running against her or throwing their support behind another challenger.