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Sparks fly in NY gov debate: Hochul, Blakeman clash over Trump, Iran, Cornell and more
Things got a little testy as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman traded shots at their one and only debate before Election Day. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has some of the key moments as the two tangled for one hour in Chelsea.
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Election Day is less than three weeks away – here's what New Yorkers should know about the candidates, polls and how to vote.
When is Election Day in NYC?
What's next:
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 20 days away.
Timeline, key dates
- Saturday, Oct. 24: Application for voter registration must be received no later than Oct. 24.
- Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 1: The early voting period. Early voting hours vary.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Who's ahead? Polls in the NY governor's race
By the numbers:
Here's a look at some of the latest polls in the race for NY governor.
- A Marist poll shows 53% of likely New York voters supporting Gov. Kathy Hochul
- Last month, a Siena poll says that Blakeman took 41% of the vote, as opposed to Hochul with 50%
- A Quinnipiac poll shows Hochul with a 19-point lead over Blakeman
Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NY governor election.
- Polymarket: 95% in favor of Hochul
- Kalshi: 93% in favor of the governor
NYC election news today
- "NYC Mayor Mamdani rejects DSA pressure to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch over ICE" (Daily News)
- "New York City comptroller backs off promise to invest in Israeli bonds" (The New York Times)
- "President Trump visits Syracuse for midterm rally and takes aim at Hochul" (Spectrum News)
Where are the candidates today?
Gov. Hochul announced a new investment in affordable community programming at 9:30 a.m. earlier today.
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Key takeaways from the New York governor debate between Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman faced off in their first and only debate of the New York gubernatorial race. The candidates traded jabs over key issues including affordability, crime, immigration, and their ties to Donald Trump. Political analyst Ben Max joins to break down the biggest moments from the stage, evaluate both candidates' debate strategies, and discuss what the latest polling data means for independent voters ahead of Election Day.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman did not post a public schedule today.
How to track election results
What you can do:
Bookmark FOX 5 NY's election results page to track results in real time when polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Source: This article includes information from several government websites and previous FOX 5 NY coverage.