Key facts
- Governor Kathy Hochul has a 10-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Blakeman in the first Siena College poll of likely voters.
- Hochul leads 49% to 39% in the head-to-head matchup.
- Blakeman is viewed favorably by 33% of likely voters, while 26% view him unfavorably.
- Hochul leads 64-19 in New York City, while Blakeman leads 49-41 in the suburbs.
- Upstate, the candidates are tied with Blakeman at 46% and Hochul at 45%.
- Democratic Attorney General Letitia James leads Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy by 54-36.
- Democratic Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has a 55-32 advantage over Republican Joseph Hernandez.
Governor Kathy Hochul holds a 10-point lead over Republican challenger Mike Blakeman in the first Siena College poll of likely voters, with 49% supporting Hochul and 39% backing Blakeman. This represents a narrowing of Hochul's advantage compared to a previous poll of registered voters.
Hochul demonstrates strong support in New York City, leading 64% to 19%, while Blakeman holds a lead in the suburbs, 49% to 41%. Upstate, the race is virtually tied, with Blakeman at 46% and Hochul at 45%.
Both candidates are consolidating their party bases, with Hochul leading Democrats 80-8 and Blakeman leading Republicans 84-9. Independent voters slightly favor Blakeman, 45% to 40%.
In other statewide races, Democratic Attorney General Letitia James leads Republican challenger Saritha Komatireddy by 54% to 36%. Democratic Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has a 55% to 32% advantage over Republican Joseph Hernandez. Both James and DiNapoli achieved their highest favorability ratings in a Siena poll.