Hochul’s Lead over Blakeman Narrows in NY Governor’s Race, Siena Poll Finds
The poll also shows Hochul ahead on affordability, energy and safety, while Democrats and Republicans remain firmly behind their party nominees.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a new Siena University poll showed Governor Kathy Hochul's lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman narrowed to 10 points, 49-39%, with less than three months until the General Election.
- The 10-point gap follows June polling that gave Hochul a stronger lead, 52 to 32 percent; this marks the first survey this cycle in which Siena polled 'likely' voters instead of 'registered' voters.
- Blakeman leads Hochul among independent voters by a five-point margin, 45-40%, and voters say he is 'tough' by 25 points, though Hochul remains preferred on affordable housing by 16 points.
- Incumbent New York Attorney General Letitia James leads Saritha Komatireddy 54-36%, and New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli leads Joseph Hernandez 55-32%, reflecting Democratic strength in statewide races.
- The candidates are 'virtually even' in upstate New York, while Hochul leads 64-19% in New York City and Blakeman leads the downstate suburbs by eight points, shaping the race's regional dynamics.
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