New York Governor’s Race Narrows But Hochul Still Has Strong Lead

Kathy Hochul

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul slipped in a poll, conceding six points to Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman as the gubernatorial race tightens slightly.

Hochul leads Blakeman 51% to 31%, down from her 26-point lead in January, according to a new poll from Siena Research Institute released Wednesday.