Bruce Blakeman Narrows Polling Gap with Governor Kathy Hochul in New York Race

2026 New York Gubernatorial Election·March 30 – March 31, 2026

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Bruce Blakeman Narrows Polling Gap with Governor Kathy Hochul in New York Race

New polling shows the race for New York governor is getting closer as Republican Bruce Blakeman cuts into Governor Kathy Hochul's lead. A Siena College poll shows Hochul leading by 13 points, which is a drop from her 20-point margin in February Siena poll results. Other data suggests the gap has narrowed even more since the start of the year poll narrowing. Blakeman is focusing his campaign on the cost of living in the state. He recently criticized Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over high taxes and affordability issues Blakeman campaign stop. Current polling shows Hochul at 47 percent and Blakeman at 34 percent as the election season continues tightening race.

Bruce Blakeman cuts into Hochul's lead in NY governor raceBlakeman slams Hochul and Mamdani on affordabilityN.Y. governor's race tightens in new poll

Key Statements

CCBS News

“A new poll shows incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman 47-34% in the New York gubernatorial race.”

This provides the specific current polling numbers for both major candidates.

NNew York Post

“A Siena College poll shows Republican Bruce Blakeman narrowing Governor Kathy Hochul's lead to 13 points in the New York gubernatorial race, down from a 20-point margin in February.”

This highlights the significant narrowing of the race over the last two months.

News

Bruce Blakeman cuts into Hochul's lead in NY governor race: Siena poll

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Democrat Kathy Hochul's chances of losing to GOP in New York -- New poll

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N.Y. governor's race between Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Exec Bruce Blakeman tightens, poll shows

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Bruce Blakeman slams "Comrade Kathy" and Mamdani on affordability as New York governor's race heats up

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