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politics5 days ago•5 min saved

Hochul’s 20-Point Win Over Blakeman Signals Rejection of Trump Agenda, Not National Ambition

New York Governor Kathy Hochul secured a decisive re-election victory, defeating Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 20 percentage points statewide. While the margin tripled her 2022 win, Hochul has declined to pursue higher office, focusing instead on her state legacy. The victory was driven by a national rejection of President Trump’s policies, particularly regarding immigration and economic costs, which caused significant vote shifts in traditionally Republican areas on Long Island.

via The New York Times|

#bruce-blakeman #kathy-hochul #long-island-voting

politics10 days ago

Hochul Secures Second Term with 62% of Vote, Defeating Blakeman

New York Governor Kathy Hochul won re-election on Tuesday, defeating Republican Bruce Blakeman with 61.8% of the vote. The Associated Press called the race at 9:00 p.m. ET, confirming Hochul’s victory as the state’s first female governor secures a second full term. Her running mate, former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, will serve as lieutenant governor, creating the first all-female executive duo in New York’s history. Hochul’s victory followed a campaign where she leveraged her relationship with President Trump to advance energy projects while criticizing his administration’s immigration policies. The win consolidates Democratic control of statewide offices, as Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James also won re-election.

via The New York Times|

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politics14 days ago•5 min saved

Blakeman’s Late Surge Fails to Close 14-Point Gap in Final Week

Incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul has widened her lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman to 14 points in the final week before Election Day, according to a new Siena poll. While Blakeman campaigns on crime and cost-of-living issues, his favorability remains near neutral, and his association with President Trump is viewed negatively by a majority of voters. Hochul’s favorability has reached a majority for the first time in her tenure, and 68% of voters expect her to win. Blakeman, a 71-year-old Nassau County executive, is considered an underdog but maintains he will win, citing his history of taking political risks.

via New York Post|

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politics16 days ago•2 min saved

Siena Poll Shows Hochul Widening Lead to 14 Points as Mamdani’s NYC Popularity Surges

With less than a week until Election Day, a new Siena University poll indicates Governor Kathy Hochul has widened her lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman to 14 points. The survey marks the first time in Hochul’s five-year tenure that a majority of likely voters view her favorably. While Blakeman’s campaign disputes the results, citing conflicting data on independent voters, other polls from Marist and Quinnipiac universities also show Hochul ahead statewide. The race is increasingly defined by regional divides, with Hochul dominating New York City but facing tighter competition in upstate and suburban areas.

via amNewYork|

#bruce-blakeman #kathy-hochul #new-york-election

politics25 days ago•54 min saved

New York Governor's Race Heats Up as Hochul Faces Blakeman on Taxes, Energy, and Immigration

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces a competitive challenge from Republican Bruce Blakeman in the 2026 gubernatorial race. The debate highlighted sharp contrasts on immigration, energy costs, and tax policy, with Hochul defending her record on crime reduction and Blakeman criticizing her stance on federal immigration cooperation and rising utility bills.

via Washington Times|

#bruce-blakeman #energy-costs #immigration-policy

politics26 days ago

Blakeman weaponizes Hochul's own climate cost warnings in energy debate

Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman is leveraging Governor Kathy Hochul's internal budget memos to argue that her climate policies are driving utility bills up by 50%. While Hochul successfully weakened the state's climate law to lower costs, she has not highlighted this victory in her campaign, allowing Blakeman to dominate the energy narrative. The debate also featured a contentious exchange over sanctuary policies and ICE, where Hochul refused to apologize to victims of illegal immigrant crime, instead criticizing federal agents.

via Politico|

#bruce-blakeman #climate-law #energy-costs

politics29 days ago•22 min saved

NY Governor Debate Highlights Immigration and Economic Divides Ahead of Midterms

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman clashed during their final debate over immigration enforcement and economic policy. Hochul criticized ICE tactics following a recent shooting in the Bronx, while Blakeman blamed her sanctuary policies for allowing criminals to enter the state. The debate occurred as polls show Hochul’s lead narrowing to three points, with both candidates emphasizing crime and cost-of-living concerns to voters.

via Fox News|

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politics1 month ago•25 min saved

Polls show NY governor race tightening to 3 points before final debate

A new Pollfinity survey shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by just 3 points, a significant narrowing from recent double-digit leads. The race is set to be decided by a single debate on October 13, with Election Day approaching on November 3. While Hochul maintains strong support among Democrats, Blakeman has gained ground among independents and in suburban areas, complicating the incumbent's path to re-election.

via New York Post|

#bruce-blakeman #debate #kathy-hochul

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Conflicting Polls Show Hochul Leading Blakeman by 9 to 19 Points in New York

Two major polls released on September 23, 2026, present sharply different pictures of the New York gubernatorial race. Siena College finds Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 9 points, while Quinnipiac University reports a 19-point lead. Both surveys confirm Hochul’s advantage but diverge significantly on the margin, with methodological differences in sample composition and undecided voter handling cited as key factors.

via Fox News|

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politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Siena Poll: Hochul’s Lead Narrows to 9 Points as Blakeman Gains Ground

A new Siena poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading challenger Bruce Blakeman by 9 points in the New York gubernatorial race, a narrowing from last month. While Hochul’s favorability remains below 50%, 66% of voters expect her to win. Blakeman’s campaign is hampered by a negative view of Trump’s endorsement, while Hochul benefits from Mayor Mamdani’s support. Democrats hold leads in other statewide races, but voters express low confidence in the integrity of the upcoming election.

via Siena Poll|

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