# Hochul's lead on Blakeman shrinks in poll of likely voters

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Podcast: [Buffalo All Local](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buffalo-all-local-6385999)
Published: 2026-08-12T14:38:06+00:00
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## Resource

A new Siena poll of likely voters shows Republican Bruce Blakeman is gaining ground on Governor Kathy Hochul ahead of November's gubernatorial election. Hochul's lead has fallen to 10 points from 20 in June. Siena pollster Steve Greenberg has more on the numbers.

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