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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced that Nassau will comply with a new New York state law banning local partnerships with ICE, effectively ending such agreements in Nassau as the law takes effect.
Siena’s August poll of likely New York voters shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Bruce Blakeman 49% to 39% (a 10-point edge that doesn’t cross 50%), with Hochul’s lead shrinking from June’s registered-voter results. In other statewide races, Attorney General James leads Saritha Komatireddy 54-36 and Comptroller DiNapoli leads Hernandez 55-32. Voters say Hochul would do better on increasing affordable housing (51-35) and making prices more affordable (48-41), and developing NY’s energy future (47-42); they’re closer on safety and on immigrants. Four character traits split: Blakeman is seen as tougher and more effective at “getting things done,” while Hochul lags on “in touch with average New Yorkers” and is viewed less favorably on honesty in some questions. Independents favor Hochul on housing but lean Blakeman on other issues. Hochul dominates NYC (64-19) but trails Blakeman in downstate suburbs (about 49-41). DSA had a negative view, AI was viewed unfavorably, and the poll followed Aug 3-6, 2026 with MOEs around 4-5 points based on 811 likely voters.
A Siena College poll (Aug. 3–6, 811 likely voters, margin of error ±4.6) shows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Bruce Blakeman narrowing to 49-39% with under three months until Election Day; independent voters favor Blakeman by five points (45-40), and the DSA has a negative statewide favorability rating. Hochul leads in New York City (64-19%) but trails Blakeman in the downstate suburbs and is roughly even upstate. Voters rate Hochul better on affordability and housing, while Blakeman has tied to Trump for endorsement. The race remains highly partisan, with Democrats solid with Hochul and Republicans with Blakeman.
New York’s Public Campaign Finance Board disqualified Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman from receiving public matching funds for his gubernatorial bid against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a potential major blow to his 2026 campaign as Albany debates funding rules.
Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 47-34 in Siena’s March poll, a smaller margin than February’s 51-31; Hochul’s favorability (45-42) and job approval (52-40) are largely unchanged, while Blakeman remains largely unknown (64% have not heard of him). The survey also shows bipartisan support for two-year legislative terms, easier access to pepper spray, a majority supporting congressional approval to wage war and voting-ID requirements, and steady presidential ratings with Letitia James winning broad, though not overwhelming, re-election support.
Donald Trump endorsed a candidate in the New York governor race after Elise Stefanik dropped out, amid a competitive political landscape involving other Republicans like Blakeman, who received Trump's support and attended a White House event, while Hochul remains favored in polls.
Rep. Elise Stefanik is dropping out of the New York governor race, leaving only Republican candidate Blakeman, as she faces a challenging campaign against incumbent Hochul in a deep blue state and struggles with low polling and internal party dynamics.
New York Republicans are heading towards a contentious gubernatorial primary between Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman, with President Trump’s ambiguous stance adding to the uncertainty. Trump has not explicitly endorsed a candidate, despite discussions with Blakeman and praise for both candidates, which complicates the GOP's strategy in a deeply Democratic state. The outcome of the primary and Trump’s potential endorsement could significantly influence the race against Democratic candidate Kathy Hochul.