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Election Day in New York City is less than two weeks away – here's the latest on what New York voters need to know.
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When is Election Day in NYC?
What's next:
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 13 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.
Blakeman, Hochul focus on affordability for New Yorkers
Both candidates for the upcoming gubernatorial election focused on issues related to affordability while on the campaign trail today. FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay has the details.
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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%
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Betting odds
Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NY governor election.
- Polymarket: 94% in favor of the governor
- Kalshi: 94% say Hochul will win
NYC election news today
- "Trump approval hits new low two weeks before midterms, poll finds" (The New York Times)
- "New York Republicans wield public safety fears in a tough midterm climate" (POLITICO)
- "Hochul leads Blakeman by only 4 points in NY governor’s race, GOP internal poll claims" (The New York Post)
Where are the candidates today?
Gov. Hochul did not post a public schedule today.
Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman was publicly endorsed by New York's court officers at 11 a.m. earlier today, Oct. 21.
How to track election results
What you can do:
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The Source: This article includes information from several government websites and previous FOX 5 NY coverage.