Hochul has highest approval rating since 2021, leads Blakeman in gov. race by double digits
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NEW YORK - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has the highest approval rating she's had since 2021, according to a Marist poll.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 17: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as Gary LaBarbera, president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, speaks at the site of the Gateway Project Construction on February 17, 2026 in New
Hochul's approval rating
By the numbers:
Hochul has reached an approval rating of 46%, according to the poll. The number is up from her 39% approval rating from April 2025.
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The noticeable change comes from Democrats and non-enrolled voters; New York Republicans' view of the governor remains largely unchanged.
This poll surveyed 1,552 adults currently residing in New York.
Majority of voters not familiar with Blakeman
The other side:
Hochul is currently running against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the gubernatorial race.
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Regarding the same poll, 24% of New Yorkers hold a favorable opinion of Blakeman; however, 52% have either not heard of the candidate or are "unsure how to rate him."
When set against each other, Hochul leads Blakeman by 17 points (50% to 33%).
The Source: This article includes information from a Marist poll.