Hochul's Favorability Dips to Year-Low as Lead Over Blakeman Widens to 49–33%
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A Siena College Research Institute poll of 806 New York registered voters (April 27–30, 2026) shows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability at 41–46% and job approval at 48–44%, both at about a year-low, while her lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman grows to 49–33%. Voters largely say New York’s best days are ahead (49–32%) and want more state spending on health care, education, and infrastructure. Nationally, Trump’s ratings slip and Pope Leo XIV is viewed favorably by 55–19%.
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