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Poll: Hochul hits new favorability rating high, keeps lead over Blakeman
A Siena University poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability reaches 49%, her highest ever, while she leads Bruce Blakeman by 26 points in a statewide matchup.
- This past week, the Siena Research Institute reported that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has a 49-40% favorability rating and leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 54% to 28% in a survey of 802 registered voters conducted Jan. 26-28, 2026.
- Hochul's recent policy proposals enjoy broad support, including $1.7 billion for childcare and eliminating tax on the first $25,000 in tips, with strong backing from voters.
- Among party bases, Democrats give Hochul strong marks, with 69% viewing her favorably while 62% of voters don't know Blakeman or have no opinion.
- Hochul plans to attend the New York State Democratic Committee convention in Syracuse on Friday to accept her nomination, while Blakeman is likely the GOP nominee after U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik ended her campaign in December.
- The poll also found strong opposition to ICE across the state, with about 67% unfavorable view and 61% opposing ICE arrest tactics, the first measure since the Jan. 24 killing of Alex Pretti.
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Poll finds clear favorite in New York governor's race
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding lead in this year's gubernatorial race, outpacing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by more than 25 points among registered voters, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released Tuesday.The poll found Hochul leading Blakeman 54% to 28%, a margin little changed from December, while she also maintains strong support among Democrats and improved favorability ratings statewide.The Siena poll…
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Center
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- 69% of the sources are Center
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C 69%
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