Summary
Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman in New York's governor race has shrunk, according to a recent poll. Hochul has a smaller lead compared to earlier polls, with both candidates expected to win their primaries.
Key Facts
- Kathy Hochul is the current governor of New York and a Democrat.
- Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County Executive and a Republican.
- A Siena College poll shows Hochul's lead is now 20 points, down from 26 points in January.
- Hochul's favorability rating decreased, but her approval rating remains slightly positive.
- Bruce Blakeman's favorability improved in the latest poll.
- 16% of poll respondents have no opinion or have not heard of Blakeman.
- The poll surveyed 805 voters from February 23-26, 2026, with a 4.5% margin of error.
