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Siena Poll Shows Hochul 10 Points Ahead in NY

8/26/2026

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  • Governor Kathy Hochul is poised to win the November election.
  • She controls a $20 million campaign war chest.
  • A Siena poll shows Hochul ten points ahead of Republican Bruce Blakeman.
  • Her approval rating has stayed below 50 percent during her five-year tenure.
  • New Yorkers continue facing soaring energy bills, rent and other costs.