Hochul Widens Lead to 14 Points Over Blakeman in New York Governor Race

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 28

Siena's Oct. 19-22 poll put Kathy Hochul at 54% and Bruce Blakeman at 40%, widening her edge by 5 points from September with one week until Nov. 3.
Blakeman's path narrowed because the candidates were essentially tied upstate and in the downstate suburbs, while Hochul led independents by 11 points—areas Republicans typically must win decisively statewide.
Hochul also hit a first in Siena polling during her five years as governor: 51% of likely voters viewed her favorably, and her job approval rose to 51% from 48% in September.
Voters still showed economic skepticism, with 35% saying neither candidate would make life more affordable, versus 30% for Hochul and 27% for Blakeman.
The broader statewide picture also favored Democrats: 68% expected Hochul to win, while Letitia James led 54%-39% and Tom DiNapoli led 59%-32% in their races.