NY governor election update: Exclusive interview with Kathy Hochul

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In this exclusive interview, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay sits down with Gov. Kathy Hochul to discuss her latest campaign efforts, including criticism from Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman regarding her connection with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as well as her views on democratic socialism.

NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss her reelection bid on FOX 5 NY's Politics Unusual.

Election Day is only 11 days away – here's what New York voters should know about the upcoming midterms.

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When is Election Day in NYC?

What's next:

Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 11 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.

You can check your registration status online here.

To find your local poll site, click here.

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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 Quinnipiac poll released today shows that 55% of New York likely voters are in favor of the governor
A Marist poll released earlier this month has 53% of likely voters supporting Gov. Hochul
Last month, a Siena poll showed that Blakeman took 41% of the vote, as opposed to Hochul with 50%

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: 94% in favor of the governor

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