Mayor Mamdani puts out new ad supporting Hochul's run for reelection: Oct. 22 election update
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NEW YORK - Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a second ad promoting Gov. Kathy Hochul's run for reelection.
Election Day in New York City is just 12 days away – here's the latest political news New York voters should know.
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When is Election Day in NYC?
What's next:
Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 12 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.
CT governor's race: What do voters want?
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is being challenged by Republican candidate Ryan Fazio for his position. FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley spoke to both candidates, as well as likely voters.
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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% odds in favor of Hochul
- Kalshi: 95% in favor of the governor
College students deciding where to register to vote
With election day quickly approaching, many college kids are left with a tough question: Do they vote at home or at school? FOX 5 NY's Kelly Kennedy has the details.
NYC election news today
- "Mamdani rallies with last-mile Amazon delivery workers, putting pressure on Speaker Menin" (Daily News)
- "Former NYC building commissioner traded favors for cash, Mets tickets, prosecutors say" (CBS News)
- "Trump’s approval rating on economy hits all-time low as midterm looms" (CNBC)
Where are the candidates today?
Neither of the gubernatorial candidates released public schedules for the day.
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.