New York
Government
Kathy Hochul
Governor, Democratic Party, since 24 Aug 2021
State Senate62 seats
Democratic 41, Republican 21
State Assembly148 seats
Democratic 100, Republican 48
Trifecta: the Democratic Party holds the governorship and both chambers.
Races this cycle
2026 forecastNo governor or Senate race in New York this cycle.
Early vote
Ballots cast or requested before election day in New York, by voters’ registered party. As of 2 Nov 2026.
Voted early in person
1,965,043
- Party not reported1,965,043100%
Voted early in person, day by day
Counties with the most voted early in person
| County | Ballots | Party not reported |
|---|---|---|
| Kings | 219,536 | 100% |
| Nassau | 192,623 | 100% |
| New York | 188,434 | 100% |
| Suffolk | 178,613 | 100% |
| Queens | 162,914 | 100% |
| Westchester | 120,809 | 100% |
| Erie | 99,283 | 100% |
| Monroe | 95,929 | 100% |
| Bronx | 67,630 | 100% |
| Onondaga | 58,435 | 100% |
Latest New York polls
All US polls| Institute | Date | Fieldwork | Sample | MoE | Method | Voting intention | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena University | 28 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 | 807 | ±4.1 | — |
| Source for Siena University poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Research Co. | 1 Nov 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026 | 450 | ±4.6 | — |
| Source for Research Co. poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Siena College | 28 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 – 22 Oct 2026 | 807 | ±4.1 | — |
| Source for Siena College poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Marist University | 28 Oct 2026 | 22 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 | — | ±3.9 | — |
| Source for Marist University poll (opens in a new tab) |
| ActiVote | 23 Oct 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 | 400 | ±4.9 | — |
| Source for ActiVote poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Quinnipiac University | 21 Oct 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026 | 1,167 | ±3.8 | — |
| Source for Quinnipiac University poll (opens in a new tab) |
| OnMessage Inc. (R) | 20 Oct 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 | 1,000 | ±2.8 | — |
| Source for OnMessage Inc. (R) poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Beacon Research | 8 Oct 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 – 6 Oct 2026 | 820 | ±3.5 | — |
| Source for Beacon Research poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Pollfinity Research | 13 Oct 2026 | 8 Oct 2026 – 12 Oct 2026 | 499 | ±4.8 | — |
| Source for Pollfinity Research poll (opens in a new tab) |
| Emerson College | 8 Oct 2026 | 3 Oct 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 | 900 | ±3.3 | — |
| Source for Emerson College poll (opens in a new tab) |
- Siena University
28 Oct 2026 · n=807 · MoE ±4.1 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)54.0%
- Blakeman (R)40.0%
- Research Co.
1 Nov 2026 · n=450 · MoE ±4.6 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)52.0%
- Blakeman (R)43.0%
- Siena College
28 Oct 2026 · n=807 · MoE ±4.1 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)54.0%
- Blakeman (R)40.0%
- Marist University
28 Oct 2026 · n=— · MoE ±3.9 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)53.0%
- Blakeman (R)42.0%
- ActiVote
23 Oct 2026 · n=400 · MoE ±4.9 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)59.0%
- Blakeman (R)41.0%
- Quinnipiac University
21 Oct 2026 · n=1,167 · MoE ±3.8 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)55.0%
- Blakeman (R)41.0%
- OnMessage Inc. (R)
20 Oct 2026 · n=1,000 · MoE ±2.8 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)50.0%
- Blakeman (R)46.0%
- Beacon Research
8 Oct 2026 · n=820 · MoE ±3.5 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)53.0%
- Blakeman (R)31.0%
- Pollfinity Research
13 Oct 2026 · n=499 · MoE ±4.8 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)47.0%
- Blakeman (R)44.0%
- Emerson College
8 Oct 2026 · n=900 · MoE ±3.3 · Method n/a
- Hochul (D)52.0%
- Blakeman (R)40.0%
Last governor election
2026 New York gubernatorial election ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote |
|---|
Source: Wikipedia
2026 New York gubernatorial election by county
| County | Leader | Lead | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | Hochul | +59.0 | 622,033 |
| Suffolk | Hochul | +0.8 | 538,227 |
| Queens | Hochul | +44.2 | 494,464 |
| New York | Hochul | +64.6 | 484,204 |
| Nassau | Hochul | +0.8 | 482,414 |
| Erie | Hochul | +10.2 | 342,338 |
| Monroe | Hochul | +22.9 | 272,802 |
| Bronx | Hochul | +66.6 | 242,617 |
| Westchester | Hochul | +32.1 | 230,383 |
| Onondaga | Hochul | +19.6 | 172,610 |
Last presidential election
2024 United States presidential election in New York ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala Harris (D) | 55.9% | |
| Donald Trump (R) | 43.3% |
Source: Wikipedia
Last Senate election
2024 United States Senate election in New York ·
How people voted last time.
| Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Gillibrand (D) | 58.8% | |
| Mike Sapraicone (R) | 40.5% | |
| Diane Sare (I) | 0.5% |
Source: Wikipedia