New York Governor Election 2026
Kathy Hochul (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kathy Hochul (incumbent) | Democratic | Governor since 2021 |
| Bruce Blakeman | Republican | Nassau County executive |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Kathy Hochul | Bruce Blakeman |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | Emerson | 52% | 40% |
| October 7, 2026 | Marist | 53% | 42% |
Average of the 2 most recent polls: Kathy Hochul 52.5%, Bruce Blakeman 41%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Kathy Hochul (D)
- Opposes open borders and supports deporting criminals. (2026) source
- Opposed the Build Public Renewables Act. (2026) source
Bruce Blakeman (R)
- Has been a pro-choice Republican for more than 30 years. (2026) source
- Supports the right to bear arms with reasonable restrictions. (2026) source
- Says offshore wind and climate mandates drove up electricity bills. (2026) source
- Would opt New York into the federal private-school scholarship program. (2026) source
- Banned transgender athletes from women's teams at county facilities. (2026) source
Sources
- 2026 United States gubernatorial elections (Wikipedia)
- 2026 Gubernatorial Race Overview (Brownstein, Sept. 23, 2026)
- Latest governor polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report governor ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Amid Ad Uproar, Ohio Governor’s Race Moves From Toss Up to Lean Democrat (Cook Political Report, Oct. 23, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.