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New York governor polls
Hochul (D) vs. Blakeman (R)
Kathy Hochul leads the 2026 New York governor race by 12.3 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Hochul 53.0%, Blakeman 40.7%.
- 6 polls from 6 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 2.8 points toward Kathy Hochul over the past month.
- Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Kathy Hochul (D).
New York governor polling average
Kathy Hochul53.0%
Bruce Blakeman40.7%
MarginHochul +12.3
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Kathy Hochul · — Bruce Blakeman
Latest New York governor polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Hochul | Blakeman | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3–5 | Emerson College / WPIX | 900 LV | 52% | 40% | Hochul +13 |
| Oct. 1–4 | Marist University | 1,361 RV | 53% | 42% | Hochul +11 |
| Sept. 23–25 | co/efficient / Coalition to Protect Nassau Taxpayers | 1,046 LV | 48% | 41% | Hochul +7 |
| Sept. 17–20 | Quinnipiac University | 1,026 LV | 58% | 39% | Hochul +19 |
| Sept. 11–17 | Siena College | 1,144 LV | 50% | 41% | Hochul +9 |
| Aug. 27–31 | McLaughlin & Associates (partisan) | 800 LV | 50% | 46% | Hochul +4 |
| Aug. 19–21 | Concord Public Opinion Partners / Education Reform Now Advocacy | 505 LV | 50% | 34% | Hochul +16 |
| Aug. 3–6 | Siena University | 811 LV | 49% | 39% | Hochul +10 |
| July 22–28 | Moxie Strategies | 813 RV | 49% | 37% | Hochul +12 |
| July 7–12 | Red Oak Strategic / Strong and Safe | 2,000 RV | 47% | 43% | Hochul +4 |
| June 30 – July 2 | co/efficient / Coalition to Protect Nassau Taxpayers | 1,085 LV | 47% | 41% | Hochul +6 |
| June 23–26 | Siena College | 800 RV | 44% | 19% | Hochul +25 |
| June 17–23 | Siena University | 1,120 RV | 52% | 32% | Hochul +20 |
| June 11–14 | Pollfinity | 229 LV | 50% | 40% | Hochul +10 |
| April 27–30 | Siena University | 806 RV | 49% | 33% | Hochul +16 |
| March 23–26 | Siena College | 804 RV | 47% | 34% | Hochul +13 |
| March 24–26 | Echelon Insights/Tusk Strategies | 500 RV | 55% | 40% | Hochul +15 |
| March 4–8 | McLaughlin & Associates (partisan) | 800 LV | 52% | 43% | Hochul +9 |
| Feb. 23–26 | Siena College | 805 RV | 51% | 31% | Hochul +20 |
| Feb. 16–19 | Marist College | 1,442 RV | 50% | 33% | Hochul +17 |
| Feb. 2–4 | MAD Global Strategy / Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future | 600 LV | 47% | 34% | Hochul +13 |
| Jan. 26–28 | Siena College | 802 RV | 54% | 28% | Hochul +26 |
| Jan. 6–8 | John Zogby Strategies | 844 LV | 53% | 39% | Hochul +14 |
| Dec. 8–12 | Siena College | 801 RV | 50% | 25% | Hochul +25 |
| Nov. 9–10 | J.L. Partners (partisan) | 500 LV | 47% | 36% | Hochul +11 |
| June 23–26 | Siena College | 800 RV | 44% | 19% | Hochul +25 |
| April 22–24 | Grayhouse (partisan) | 600 RV | 44% | 36% | Hochul +8 |