Hochul widens lead over Blakeman in final poll of NY governor’s race
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. – Gov. Kathy Hochul has expanded her lead to 14 percentage points over Bruce Blakeman in the race for New York governor, according to a Siena Poll released today.