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Hochul Holds 11-Point Lead over Blakeman, Marist Poll Finds

  • On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul widened her lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to 54-40% among likely New York voters, according to a new Siena Poll released today.
  • For the first time in her five years as governor, a majority of voters view Hochul favorably at 51%, while Blakeman faces headwinds from President Donald Trump's statewide unpopularity, with 61% viewing him unfavorably.
  • A separate Marist Poll confirms Hochul's advantage at 53-42% against Blakeman. Democratic incumbents Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli lead their races by 54-39% and 59-32%, respectively.
  • Hochul's campaign aired three attack ads accusing Blakeman of backing Medicaid cuts, while he has criticized congestion pricing. By 48-28%, voters say Trump's endorsement of Blakeman has been a negative for the campaign.
  • Voters overwhelmingly expect Hochul to win reelection, with 68% predicting victory compared to 23% for Blakeman. Yet 49% say the state is headed in the wrong direction, suggesting broader dissatisfaction despite Hochul's lead.
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Pipe Dream broke the news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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