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September 23, 2026
Bruce Blakeman Narrows Gap Against Kathy Hochul in New Poll
- Kathy Hochul leads with 50% support, while Bruce Blakeman has 41%, according to a Siena College poll.
- Blakeman has reduced his deficit from 10 points in August to 9 points now, within the margin of error.
- The poll shows Blakeman performing better among independent voters, leading Hochul 44%-39%.
- Despite the narrowing gap, two-thirds of voters still believe Hochul will win re-election.
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- GOP challenger gets within single digits of blue-state gov despite Dem's massive advantageSep 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM · Fox News
- The NY governor race pollster scrumSep 23, 2026 at 9:20 PM · Politico