Hochul Leads Blakeman by 9 Points in New Poll of Likely Voters for New York Governor
- On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 50-41% in a new Siena poll, maintaining a nine-point advantage in the gubernatorial race.
- The race remains consistent with August's results, when Hochul led 49-39%, as candidates prepare for the election in six weeks with minimal movement between polls.
- Geographically, Hochul leads in New York City with 61% support, while Blakeman leads on Long Island 51-43%, reflecting a sharp regional divide in voter preferences.
- Voters view President Donald Trump's endorsement of Blakeman as negative 51-30%, while 50% consider Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hochul positive for her campaign.
- Despite the single-digit polling gap, 66% of likely voters expect Hochul will secure a second full term, driven by New York's two-to-one Democratic enrollment advantage.
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Blakeman Cuts Hochul's Lead to Under 10 Points
(New York, New York) – New York gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Blakeman cut Governor Kathy Hochul’s lead down to jus 9 points in their race to be New York’s next Governor. A new Siena University poll shows the race at 50% to 41%, of likely New York voters. The race is now in single digits, with Blakeman running closer than Republican Lee Zeldin was at the same point in the 2022 governor’s race, when Hochul led by 17 points. The Siena poll was con…
Siena poll: Hochul holds 9-point lead over Blakeman in NY governor’s race
With Election Day less than two months away, Gov. Kathy Hochul now holds a single-digit lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, according to a new Siena Poll of likely New York State voters released on Sept. 23.
Hochul Leads Blakeman 50%-41% In New York Governor’s Race, Siena Poll Finds
ALBANY, N.Y. (VINnews) — Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 50%-41% among likely New York voters, according to a Siena College poll released Wednesday. The poll shows little change from August, when Hochul led Blakeman 49%-39%. Hochul has a 48%-46% favorability rating and a 48%-47% job approval rating. Blakeman is viewed […]
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