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Hochul leads Blakeman by 19 points in NY governor's race

Quinnipiac poll shows Hochul at 58%, Blakeman at 39%, with cost of living dominating voter concerns.

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What to know

  • Hochul leads Blakeman 58–39% among likely voters with less than six weeks to Election Day.
  • Cost of living and the economy dominate voter concerns, with Hochul commanding 66% and 64% support respectively among those prioritizing these issues.
  • Hochul has significantly higher name recognition and favorability; Blakeman is unknown to 34% of voters.
  • Senator Schumer's approval (36%) is substantially lower than Hochul's job approval (48%).

“Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul holds a commanding lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman with 58 percent of likely voters supporting Hochul and 39 percent supporting Blakeman.”

Quinnipiac University · Quinnipiac University Poll ↗

Kathy HochulKathy Hochul Democratic Governor of New YorkBruce BlakemanBruce Blakeman Republican challenger for New York GovernorChuck SchumerChuck Schumer U.S. Senator (D-NY)

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    Hochul's favorability advantage and Schumer's low approval

    Hochul has 46% favorable to 43% unfavorable opinion; Blakeman has only 30% favorable to 36% unfavorable with 34% having insufficient information. Senator Chuck Schumer's job approval stands at 36%, with 54% disapproval—a sharp contrast to Hochul's 48% approval on her gubernatorial job.

  2. background

    Cost of living and economy drive voter priorities — The poll finds cost of living (28%) and economy (21%) are voters' top issues in deciding the gubernatorial race, followed by health care (11%). Among those naming cost of living as most important, 66% support Hochul vs. 30% for Blakeman.

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    Quinnipiac poll shows Hochul 19-point lead over Blakeman

    A Quinnipiac University survey of 1,026 New York likely voters conducted September 17-20 finds Hochul with 58% support to Blakeman's 39%, with 3% undecided. Democrats back Hochul 89-6%, Republicans back Blakeman 90-8%, and independents favor Hochul 51-45%.

    1. 1 outlet NY Governor's Race: Hochul Up 19 Points Over Blakeman With The Cost Of Living & Economy Top Of Voters' Minds

      first by Quinnipiac University Poll, 19h ago