New York Governor’s Race Draws Focus As Hochul And Blakeman Campaign
NEW YORK, New York ( NYCJ ) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman are campaigning ahead of the November 3 election, with recent surveys showing different levels of support across the state. A Marist poll conducted October 1–4 among 1,361 registered voters found Hochul at 53% and Blakeman at 42%. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.6 percentage points. A separate Pollfinity Research survey conducted October 8–12 produced a closer result: Hochul received 47% and Blakeman 44% among 499 registered voters who answered the governor ballot question. Pollfinity reported a margin of error of 4.8 percentage points. The differing results illustrate how polling can vary with survey timing, sample selection and methodology. Neither survey determines the outcome of the election. The governor’s contest is one part of New York’s November ballot. Voters will also face congressional and other races, with the candidates and issues varying by district and locality. Sta...
