A new poll commissioned by Republican Bruce Blakeman’s campaign suggests a tightly contested race for governor, with the challenger trailing Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul by just four points. The findings, released by Blakeman’s team, indicate a potential upset scenario in what has been a closely watched election. The narrow margin highlights shifting dynamics in a state where political momentum has historically favored incumbents. Voters may now be paying closer attention to how the race unfolds in its final stretch.


Republican Bruce Blakeman could shock the world by toppling Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll released by his campaign that shows him trailing the Democratic incumbent by a razor-thin four points.