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Bruce Blakeman within single digits of Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: poll
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican Bruce Blakeman has narrowed Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead to 9 points (50% to 41%) in the New York gubernatorial race with six weeks remaining before the Nov. 3 election, according to a Siena University poll.
- Blakeman is closer to an upset than GOP challenger Lee Zeldin was at the same point in 2022, when Hochul led by 17 points before winning by six.
- Hochul’s favorability and job approval ratings hover just below 50%, while Blakeman faces challenges with nearly one-third of voters unfamiliar with him despite some gains in support.
- Voters favor Hochul on key issues such as affordability, safety, and immigration, but nearly half believe New York State is heading in the wrong direction.
- Trump’s endorsement is viewed negatively by about half of voters and poses a liability for Blakeman, while endorsements for Hochul, including from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are seen more positively.
