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August 12, 2026
Hochul's Lead Narrows in New Poll Against Blakeman
- Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39%, down from 52-32% in June.
- Blakeman claims polls show the race is nearly tied, criticizing Hochul's governance.
- Voters favor Hochul over Blakeman on affordability and housing issues, but opinions are mixed on safety and immigration.
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- Blakeman cuts into Hochul's New York governor's race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgmentAug 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM · Fox News
- Hochul holds 10-point lead over Blakeman in new surveyAug 12, 2026 at 2:10 PM · The Hill