New York Governor Race 2026
Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-11-02.
Latest poll
Kathy Hochul (Democrat)52%
Bruce Blakeman (Republican)43%
Research Co., fielded 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-01
Cook rating 2026-10-29 · DDHQ forecast 2026-11-02. Win chance, not vote share.
n=450 / LV; primary release not located; aggregator listing. pollcheck.co.uk
Lead of 9 pts for Kathy Hochul in a single poll. Not a win probability.
Ratings and forecast
- Cook rating
- Solid D
- DDHQ rating
- Likely D
- DDHQ Dem win chance
- 92%
- Currently held by
- D
Candidates
- Kathy HochulDemocrat
- Bruce BlakemanRepublican
Poll history (4)
| Pollster | Field dates | Results | Sample / method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Co. | 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-01 | Kathy Hochul (Democrat) 52%Bruce Blakeman (Republican) 43% | n=450 / LV; primary release not located; aggregator listing | pollcheck.co.uk Original release |
| Marist | 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-25 | Kathy Hochul (Democrat) 53%Bruce Blakeman (Republican) 42% | n unknown / LV; sample size not supplied | pollcheck.co.uk Original release |
| ActiVote | 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-23 | Kathy Hochul (Democrat) 59%Bruce Blakeman (Republican) 41% | n=400 / LV | pollcheck.co.uk Original release |
| Siena College | 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-22 | Kathy Hochul (Democrat) 54%Bruce Blakeman (Republican) 40% | n=807 / LV | pollcheck.co.uk Original release |
Polls via secondary aggregators, not independently audited. Not a live feed.
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