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Primary held June 23, 2026 — results pending.
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General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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Candidates
Kathy Hochul Nominee Incumbent
Democrat
Bruce Blakeman Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin & Associates (R) partisan·R | 2026-08-31 | 800 LV | ±4.70 | Kathy Hochul 50.00% | Bruce Blakeman 46.00% |
| Concord Public Opinion Partners partisan·D | 2026-08-21 | 505 LV | ±4.40 | Kathy Hochul 50.00% | Bruce Blakeman 34.00% |
| Siena College | 2026-08-06 | 811 LV | ±4.20 | Kathy Hochul 49.00% | Bruce Blakeman 39.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 New York governor's race?
Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman 50% to 40% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+10.0 margin based on 2 polls from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 New York governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 New York governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from McLaughlin & Associates (R) (completed August 31, 2026), found Kathy Hochul (D) at 50% and Bruce Blakeman (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 New York governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Seeking second full term