09/08/2026
BRUCE ALMIGHTY!
BOMBSHELL POLL: NEW YORK GOVERNOR RACE IN DEAD HEAT WITHIN MARGIN OF ERROR
New McLaughlin & Associates Survey Shows Hochul Sub-50%, Underwater by 13 Points, and Trailing Bruce Blakeman 52% to 44% Among Voters Who Know Both Candidates
A new statewide survey conducted by McLaughlin & Associates confirms that Kathy Hochul’s reign in Albany is on the brink of collapse. Despite an 18-point Democratic voter registration advantage statewide, the race for Governor of New York is locked within the statistical margin of error, with Bruce Blakeman within striking distance of unseating the vulnerable incumbent this November.
The survey of 800 likely New York voters, conducted August 27–31, 2026, reveals Hochul mired deep in danger territory:
• Stuck Below 50%: In the general election matchup, Hochul registers a disastrous 49.6% to Blakeman’s 45.7%, with 4.7% undecided. Any incumbent polling under the 50% threshold two months before Election Day is facing near-certain defeat.
• Familiarity Means Rejection: Among the 80% of voters who know both candidates, Bruce Blakeman leads Kathy Hochul by eight points, 52% to 44%. The more voters learn about Blakeman’s record of cutting taxes and standing up for public safety, the faster they abandon Hochul.
• Overwhelming Mandate for Change: A staggering 56% of voters believe it is time for someone new to take over, while an anemic 38% think Hochul deserves re-election.
• Underwater Favorability: Hochul’s net rating sits at -13 points (42% favorable / 55% unfavorable). By contrast, Blakeman boasts a +10 net positive rating (40% favorable / 30% unfavorable), with 30% of the electorate still to be introduced to his record.
• Bleeding the Democratic Base: Blakeman is dominating his base with 87% of Republicans, while Hochul secures just 78% of Democrats. More critically, 34% of current Hochul voters and undecideds actively state they are willing to vote for a Republican for governor.
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