POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows

Is Gov. Hochul's reelection bid in trouble?

A new Siena poll of likely New York voters found Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a 10-point lead over Bruce Blakeman.

Republican Bruce Blakeman gets fresh odds of beating incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to flip New York

Republican Bruce Blakeman is gaining ground against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in New York’s 2026 gubernatorial race, although the incumbent continues to hold a substantial lead. A new Siena University poll released Wednesday, August 12, found Hochul ahead of Blakeman 49% to 39% among likely voters, cutting her advantage from June in half. The narrowed gap has given Republicans fresh hope in the New York race, even as forecasters and predictio…

POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows

A new Siena University poll shows a narrowing gap between New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.