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Hochul holds 14-point lead over Blakeman in home stretch of NY governor's race
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Republican Bruce Blakeman by 14 points (54% to 40%) in the final Siena University poll before Election Day, showing a five-point increase from last month.
- Hochul also holds significant leads among independents, women, Latino, and Black voters, with a notable 67% support in New York City, while Blakeman struggles to gain ground in key suburban and upstate areas.
- Democratic incumbents Letitia James and Tom DiNapoli lead their Republican challengers in the state attorney general and comptroller races, respectively, according to the poll.
- Voters are more pessimistic about the direction of the U.S. (66%) than New York (49%), and Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings have improved in recent months.
- President Trump's endorsement of Blakeman is viewed negatively by nearly half of voters, whereas New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement of Hochul is seen positively by 45% of respondents.
