Part of the story The 2026 New York governor race: Kathy Hochul vs. Bruce Blakeman Coverage dated October 20, 2026 to October 22, 2026
Blakeman trailing by double-digits to Hochul in New York governor's race Headline from ABC 7 New York
Recent polls show Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul holding a double-digit lead in the race against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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New York Post
Hochul leads Blakeman by only 4 points in NY governor’s race, GOP internal poll claims ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Oct 20, 2026
New York Post's feed description Gov. Kathy Hochul's lead over Republican rival Bruce Blakeman in New York’s gubernatorial race has narrowed to just about four points, an internal GOP poll obtained by The Post claims.
NEWS10 ABC
Hochul leads Blakeman 55% to 41% in new NY poll ↗ (opens NEWS10 ABC) Published Oct 21, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet NEWS10 ABC's feed description A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul holding a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman at 55% to 41% among likely voters.
New York Post
Hochul clinging to double digit lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman in NY governor’s race: poll ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Oct 21, 2026
New York Post's feed description The new Quinnipiac University survey shows 55% of likely voters backing the Democratic incumbent, and 41% choosing her GOP opponent.
New York Times
Hochul Leads Challenger Blakeman by 14 Points in Quinnipiac Poll ↗ (opens New York Times) Published Oct 21, 2026
New York Times's feed description Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be maintaining a comfortable lead over her Republican challenger, Bruce Blakeman, in her re-election bid in New York.
Just the News
Hochul favorability goes negative despite 14-point lead over Blakeman in NY governor’s race: poll ↗ (opens Just the News) Published Oct 21, 2026
Just the News's feed description Quinnipiac poll shows only 4% of likely New York voters still undecided, with 46% seeing Democratic incumbent unfavorably and 40% unfavorable for her GOP opponent. High cost of living top issue in poll.
ABC 7 New York
Blakeman trailing by double-digits to Hochul in New York governor's race ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York) Published Oct 22, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description Recent polls show Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul holding a double-digit lead in the race against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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