Siena Poll: Hochul Holds 9-Point Lead Over Blakeman as Endorsements Shape NY Race
A new Siena University poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 9 points (50% to 41%) with six weeks until the November 3 election. While Hochul’s lead has narrowed slightly from August, she retains a significant advantage in New York City and among Democrats. The race is defined by regional splits, with Blakeman holding leads in upstate New York and among independents. High-profile endorsements from President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are influencing voter perceptions, with Trump’s support viewed negatively for Blakeman and Mamdani’s support viewed positively for Hochul. Other statewide races show strong Democratic leads, though voter confidence in election integrity remains low.
