Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39% in New York governor race: Siena Poll

New York's governor race is shaping up between the incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. Recent polling shows Hochul ahead, though Blakeman has been gaining ground in the race.

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Part of The 2026 New York governor race: Kathy Hochul vs. Bruce Blakeman

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NewsweekCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Bruce Blakeman Surges in Race to Defeat Hochul and Flip New York—New Poll

WGRZ BuffaloCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39% in new Siena poll of likely voters

The HillCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Hochul holds 10-point lead over Blakeman in new survey

WNYT AlbanyCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39% in New York governor race: Siena Poll

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WIVB BuffaloCenter· Aug 13, 2026

POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows

NEWS10 ABCCenter· Aug 13, 2026

POLL: Gap between Gov. Hochul and GOP challenger Blakeman narrows

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New York PostLean Right· Aug 14, 2026

Trump slams Hochul’s ‘radical left’ as destroying NY — predicts win for GOP gov hopeful Blakeman: ‘How the hell can you lose to that?’

Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 12, 2026

Hochul tops Blakeman by double digits in first poll of New York gubernatorial race

Fox NewsRight· Aug 12, 2026

Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment

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