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NY gubernatorial race: Hochul and Blakeman contest

Picking up: 2 developments in the last 24 hours, 6 in the last 7 days Updated 3 hours ago

The latest in this situation

  1. A Siena College poll indicates that Kathy Hochul is currently leading in the gubernatorial race.
  2. Polls show Hochul leading Blakeman in Nassau County as the gubernatorial race continues.
  3. Blakeman joins challengers while Lawler and he attack Hochul's spending and immigration stance.
  4. Blakeman criticizes Hochul's veto; Union campaigns against her labor stance.
  5. Kathy Hochul campaigned in Brooklyn as the gubernatorial race between her and Bruce Blakeman intensified.

How it started

Bruce Blakeman is running in a primary in New York, while Kathy Hochul is running for governor in the state.

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What happened

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Bruce Blakeman is running in a primary in New York, while Kathy Hochul is running for governor in the state.

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How it developed

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  1. Blakeman criticizes Hochul's veto; Union campaigns against her labor stance.1 source
  2. Bruce Blakeman and Kathy Hochul participated in a televised debate on October 13, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Siena poll showed Bruce Blakeman's vote share in the NY governor's race, amid accusations of intimidation against Donald Trump.Sub-event
  4. New poll data shows Hochul leading Blakeman by 12 points in the NY governor's race.1 source
  5. Todd Blanche campaigned for Bruce Blakeman in New York, while Blakeman aims to defeat Kathy Hochul.Sub-event
  6. Hochul endorsed Mamdani for mayor, while Blakeman's campaign utilized pollster John McLaughlin and local Democratic leaders.Sub-event
  7. Polling data from August 2026 shows that Jewish voters in New York prefer Kathy Hochul and Letitia James over Bruce Blakeman.Sub-event
  8. Jacobs filed a complaint against Blakeman amid the NY gubernatorial race.1 source
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  1. Blakeman outlines policy agenda while traveling for his gubernatorial primary campaign.1 source
  2. Tax proposals are being discussed for state economic rebuilding, and campaigns are focusing on economic issues while criticizing Hochul's administration.Sub-event
  3. Hochul signs immigration bill amidst gubernatorial election rivalry.1 source
  4. AG office issues letters regarding 287(g) agreements as Blakeman challenges current state policy on sanctuary status in New York.1 source
  5. AI attacks against Hochul's record and scrutiny over state policies.1 source
  6. Bruce Blakeman challenges Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul in a New York primary election.Sub-event
  7. Two political campaigns are underway in New York: Blakeman in a primary and Hochul for governor.1 source

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