Races · Governor · 2026 · NY
Governor · open seat

Kathy Hochul vs Bruce Blakeman

Safe D D +15.8 · 176 days to election · 42 polls · 4 markets Last poll 45d ago Markets 4d ago Rating 1d ago
Where this race stands
Verified

Safe D · model 100% D

safe-d · high-tipping · trending-r · uncertainty-medium
Forecast · poliagg-v8
Predicted final margin
D +14.7
80% CI: D +10.3D +19.2 · win prob 100%
R+30R+15TIEDD+15D+30
Quality · inputs
Data quality · high
Polls used42
Days to election181
Residual σ3.44pt
Generated5/6/2026
Compare with other models3 models
qgbt-v1GBT (qgbt)
D +13.4
80% CI D +7.8D +19.2
CV MAE 7.21
bayes-v1Bayes / Kalman
D +12.4
80% CI D +11.1D +13.7
CV MAE 1.03
poliagg-v8Ensemble (production)
D +14.7
80% CI D +10.3D +19.2
CV MAE 3.44

Polling average

Simple Weighted House-corrected Trimmed LOESS Kalman
Method:Weighted, plus each pollster's measured bias subtracted before averaging.
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All polls · 42 results

42 of 42 polls
EndPollsterWeightLeanSampleMoEPopTrust signalsResultsSource
3/26/2026Siena College0.80(D+1.1)804±4.5RV
✓ verified 5d agoregistered voters+1
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 47.0 · Bruce Blakeman 34.0pollarch
3/26/2026Echelon Insights/Tusk Strategies1.00500±5.4RV
no scored polls✓ verified 5d ago+1
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 55.0 · Bruce Blakeman 40.0pollarch
3/8/2026McLaughlin & Associates1.00800±3.5LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+4
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 63d old
    Poll was fielded 63 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • high variance vs editorial consensus
    Stdev of (poll − rater consensus) across 11 historical paired polls exceeds 8pt — this pollster's results swing widely relative to where the editors place the same races.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 52.0 · Bruce Blakeman 43.0pollarch
2/26/2026Siena College0.80(D+1.1)805±4.5RV
73d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 73d old
    Poll was fielded 73 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 51.0 · Bruce Blakeman 31.0pollarch
2/19/2026Marist University1.001442±3.3RV
no scored polls80d old+2
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 80d old
    Poll was fielded 80 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 50.0 · Bruce Blakeman 33.0pollarch
2/4/2026MAD Global Strategy1.00600±4.0LV
no scored polls95d old+3
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 95d old
    Poll was fielded 95 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
  • newspaper-sponsored: Yonkers Times
    Commissioned by Yonkers Times, an independent media or academic sponsor. Independent sponsorship doesn't guarantee accuracy but rules out direct campaign funding.
Kathy Hochul 47.0 · Bruce Blakeman 34.0pollarch
1/28/2026Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.3RV
102d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 102d old
    Poll was fielded 102 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 54.0 · Bruce Blakeman 28.0pollarch
1/28/2026Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.3RV
102d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 102d old
    Poll was fielded 102 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 42.0pollarch
1/8/2026John Zogby Strategies1.00844±3.4LV
no scored polls122d old+2
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 122d old
    Poll was fielded 122 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 53.0 · Bruce Blakeman 39.0pollarch
12/12/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)801±4.1RV
149d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 149d old
    Poll was fielded 149 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 50.0 · Bruce Blakeman 25.0pollarch
12/12/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)801±4.1RV
149d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 149d old
    Poll was fielded 149 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 49.0 · Elise Stefanik 30.0pollarch
11/12/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.0RV
179d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 179d old
    Poll was fielded 179 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 52.0 · Elise Stefanik 32.0pollarch
11/12/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.0RV
179d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 179d old
    Poll was fielded 179 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 42.0pollarch
11/10/2025J.L. Partners1.00R500±4.4LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 181d old
    Poll was fielded 181 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 47.0 · Bruce Blakeman 36.0pollarch
11/10/2025J.L. Partners1.00R500±4.4LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 181d old
    Poll was fielded 181 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 46.0 · Elise Stefanik 43.0pollarch
11/10/2025J.L. Partners1.00R500±4.4LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 181d old
    Poll was fielded 181 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 45.0pollarch
10/26/2025Manhattan Institute1.00R900±3.3LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 196d old
    Poll was fielded 196 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 42.0 · Elise Stefanik 43.0pollarch
10/26/2025Manhattan Institute1.00R900±3.3LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 196d old
    Poll was fielded 196 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Antonio Delgado 37.0 · Elise Stefanik 43.0pollarch
9/26/2025GrayHouse1.00R1250±2.6LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 226d old
    Poll was fielded 226 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 48.0 · Elise Stefanik 43.0pollarch
9/26/2025GrayHouse1.00R1250±2.6LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 226d old
    Poll was fielded 226 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 34.0pollarch
9/10/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.2RV
242d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 242d old
    Poll was fielded 242 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 52.0 · Elise Stefanik 27.0pollarch
9/10/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.2RV
242d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 242d old
    Poll was fielded 242 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 37.0pollarch
8/7/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)813±4.2RV
276d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 276d old
    Poll was fielded 276 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 45.0 · Elise Stefanik 31.0pollarch
8/7/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)813±4.2RV
276d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 276d old
    Poll was fielded 276 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 35.0pollarch
6/26/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)800±4.4RV
flagged on verification318d old+2
  • flagged on verification
    Automated verification flagged this poll: results sum to 63.0% (expected ~100; n=2 cands, floor=70). Either the scrape misread the source table or the source itself looks unusual. Cross-check the citation URL before relying on this row.
  • 318d old
    Poll was fielded 318 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 44.0 · Bruce Blakeman 19.0pollarch
6/26/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)800±4.4RV
318d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 318d old
    Poll was fielded 318 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 47.0 · Elise Stefanik 24.0pollarch
6/26/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)800±4.4RV
flagged on verification318d old+2
  • flagged on verification
    Automated verification flagged this poll: results sum to 68.0% (expected ~100; n=2 cands, floor=70). Either the scrape misread the source table or the source itself looks unusual. Cross-check the citation URL before relying on this row.
  • 318d old
    Poll was fielded 318 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 44.0 · Mike Lawler 24.0pollarch
6/26/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)800±4.4RV
318d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 318d old
    Poll was fielded 318 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 37.0pollarch
5/15/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)805±4.3RV
360d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 360d old
    Poll was fielded 360 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 36.0pollarch
5/9/2025Harper Polling1.00600±4.0LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 366d old
    Poll was fielded 366 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 50.0 · Elise Stefanik 39.0pollarch
5/9/2025Harper Polling1.00600±4.0LV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 366d old
    Poll was fielded 366 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 48.0 · Mike Lawler 41.0pollarch
5/2/2025co/efficient0.71R(R+5.4)1163±3.3LV
commissioned by R-aligned: efficient (R)historical bias R+5.4pt+4
  • commissioned by R-aligned: efficient (R)
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (efficient (R)). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • historical bias R+5.4pt
    Across 12 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is R+5.4pt — a measurable house effect.
  • 373d old
    Poll was fielded 373 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • R+4.4pt vs editors
    Across 18 historical polls where ≥2 editorial raters had rated the race (Cook / Sabato / IE / 538 / DDHQ etc.), this pollster's D-margin averaged 4.4pt MORE R-favorable than the rater consensus. Systematic R-lean relative to conventional wisdom.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • likely-voter screen
    Likely-voter screen — pollster filters respondents by reported turnout intent. Generally tighter for predicting elections than registered- or adult-population polls.
Kathy Hochul 43.0 · Elise Stefanik 42.0pollarch
4/24/2025GrayHouse1.00R600±4.0RV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 381d old
    Poll was fielded 381 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 44.0 · Bruce Blakeman 36.0pollarch
4/24/2025GrayHouse1.00R600±4.0RV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 381d old
    Poll was fielded 381 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 46.0 · Elise Stefanik 40.0pollarch
4/24/2025GrayHouse1.00R600±4.0RV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 381d old
    Poll was fielded 381 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 45.0 · Mike Lawler 38.0pollarch
4/24/2025GrayHouse1.00R600±4.0RV
commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by R-aligned: Internal R-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Republican-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal R-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 381d old
    Poll was fielded 381 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 27.0pollarch
4/16/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)802±4.4RV
389d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 389d old
    Poll was fielded 389 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 39.0pollarch
3/6/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)806±4.3RV
430d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 430d old
    Poll was fielded 430 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 34.0pollarch
2/10/2025Citizen Data0.61(D+6.6)1000±3.1RV
3 scored polls454d old+2
  • 3 scored polls
    Pollster has only 3 historical polls with a known outcome to score against — too few for stable accuracy estimates.
  • 454d old
    Poll was fielded 454 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 46.0 · Mike Lawler 38.0pollarch
1/30/2025Siena College0.80(D+1.1)803±4.2RV
465d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 465d old
    Poll was fielded 465 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 31.0pollarch
12/5/2024Siena College0.80(D+1.1)1059±4.1RV
521d old✓ verified 5d ago+2
  • 521d old
    Poll was fielded 521 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
  • bias D+1.1pt
    Across 13 historical scored polls the average error vs. actual margin is D+1.1pt.
Kathy Hochul 33.0pollarch
5/3/2024Slingshot Strategies1.00L1059±5.0RV
commissioned by D-aligned: Internal D-alignedno scored polls+3
  • commissioned by D-aligned: Internal D-aligned
    This poll was commissioned by a Democratic-aligned committee, party, or PAC (Internal D-aligned). Such polls historically lean toward their sponsor.
  • no scored polls
    Pollster has no historical polls with a known outcome in our database, so accuracy and bias cannot be measured.
  • 737d old
    Poll was fielded 737 days ago. Older polls reflect an earlier state of the race and are weighted down in the rolling average.
  • ✓ verified 5d ago
    auto-checked on 5/4/2026. Deterministic checks confirmed bounds + structure (percentages in [0,100], totals plausibly close to 100%, dates ordered). Source page itself was not re-fetched.
  • registered voters
    Registered-voter sample — broader than likely-voter screens; typical for early-cycle polling before turnout signals stabilize.
Kathy Hochul 34.0pollarch

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Editorial ratings · poll-vs-rater

3 raters
Rater Rating Updated Poll D-marg. Rater marg. Δ poll−rater
The Cook Political Report Safe D Dec 20 +15.8 +18.0 -2.2
Inside Elections Likely D Aug 28 +15.8 +9.0 +6.8
Sabato's Crystal Ball Safe D Mar 19 +15.8 +18.0 -2.2

Δ POLL−RATER = polling-consensus margin minus the rater's implied bucket midpoint. Positive = polls more D than rater; negative = rater more D than polls. |Δ| < 0.6 well-aligned · 0.6–1.5 mild divergence · ≥1.5 contested call.

last poll 6 weeks ago (3/26/2026) last market quote 4 days ago rating computed 1 day ago
Rating history (1 change)
  • 5/3/2026 Safe D D+15.8 via polls