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NEW YORK - The first and only gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will be held tonight at 7 p.m.
Election Day is only 21 days away – here's what prospective voters should know.
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When is Election Day in NYC?
What's next:
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 21 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.
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 released earlier this month has 53% of likely voters supporting Gov. Kathy Hochul
- Last month, a Siena poll showed that Blakeman took 41% of the vote, as opposed to Hochul with 50%
- A Quinnipiac poll released the same day as the Siena poll showed Hochul with a 19-point lead over Blakeman
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Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NY governor election.
- Polymarket: 96% in favor of the governor
- Kalshi: 94% in favor of Hochul
NYC election news today
- "Blakeman launches graphic attack on Mamdani in meeting with Hasidic Jews" (The New York Times)
- "Gov. Kathy Hochul booed while marching in NYC’s Columbus Day parade" (The New York Post)
- "Rep. Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after agents search her home" (PBS News)
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Where are the candidates today?
Neither Hochul nor Blakeman's public schedules were posted 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.