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Kathy Hochul leads Blakeman by 9 points in new New York governor poll
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- A Siena College poll shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican Bruce Blakeman by 9 points (50% to 41%) among likely New York voters, narrowing from a 10-point gap in August.
- Blakeman, Nassau County executive and Trump supporter, is gaining ground, especially among Republicans and independents, but two-thirds of voters still expect Hochul to win re-election.
- A Quinnipiac University poll released the same day shows Hochul with a larger 19-point lead over Blakeman, indicating some variability in polling results.
- Trump’s endorsement of Blakeman may be a liability, as half of likely voters, including 25% of Republicans, view it negatively, while Hochul benefits from endorsements like that of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Hochul’s campaign emphasizes her record on public safety and economic issues, framing Blakeman as a Trump ally who would harm healthcare and civil rights.
