{"id":368420,"date":"2026-10-09T01:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T01:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/368420\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T01:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T01:04:16","slug":"ny-governor-election-update-nys-dems-oppose-blakeman-receiving-remaining-public-matching-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/368420\/","title":{"rendered":"NY governor election update: NYS Dems oppose Blakeman receiving remaining public matching funds"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NY \"NY NY campaign trail heats up as candidates clash over key issues<\/a> <\/p>\n

With less than a month until Election Day, candidates across New York are making high-profile appearances as high-stakes races heat up. Clashes over key issues including energy infrastructure, data center moratoriums and immigration continue to divide candidates on the trail.<\/p>\n

NEW YORK – The New York State Democratic Party is urging the Public Campaign Finance Board not to release the remaining matching funds<\/a> for Blakeman’s gubernatorial campaign.<\/p>\n

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CHAPPAQUA, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 06: Republican gubernatorial candidate and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks during a press conference on Governor Kathy Hochul’s sanctuary policies in front of the New Castle Courthouse on October 06, 2026 i <\/p>\n

Election Day<\/a> in the city is a mere 26 days away<\/a>. Here’s what likely voters should know.<\/p>\n

FOX 5 NY is your home on Election Night. Bookmark our Election Results page<\/a> to track in real-time, and tune into our Election Night coverage live right here on fox5ny.com<\/a> and FOX LOCAL New York<\/a> as the night unfolds. Coverage begins at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

When is Election Day in NYC?\u00a0 <\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, Nov. 3, which is only 26 days away.<\/p>\n

Timeline, key dates Saturday, Oct. 24: Application for voter registration<\/a> must be received no later than Oct. 24.Saturday, Oct. 24 through Nov. 1: The early voting period. Early voting hours<\/a> vary.Tuesday, Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. \"Key \"Key Key Senate races highlight battle for control ahead of midterms<\/a> <\/p>\n

Recent polling shows tight U.S. Senate races in key states like Texas, Ohio and Michigan leading into the upcoming midterm elections. Analysts note that voter concerns over issues like affordability and immigration could influence the balance of power in Washington.<\/p>\n

You can check your registration status online here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To find your local poll site, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Who’s ahead? Polls in the NY governor’s race <\/p>\n

By the numbers:<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at some of the latest polls in the race for NY governor.<\/p>\n

A Marist poll<\/a> released earlier this week has 53% of likely voters supporting Gov. Kathy HochulLast month, a Siena poll<\/a> showed that Blakeman took 41% of the vote, as opposed to Hochul with 50%A Quinnipiac poll<\/a> released the same day as the Siena poll showed Hochul with a 19-point lead over Blakeman \"NC-11, \"NC-11, Betting odds <\/p>\n

Some companies have begun taking what amounts to bets on the outcome of the NY governor election.<\/p>\n

NYC election news today Where are the candidates today? <\/p>\n

Neither the governor nor the Nassau County executive released a public schedule for the day.<\/p>\n

How to track election results <\/p>\n

What you can do:<\/p>\n

Bookmark FOX 5 NY’s election results<\/a> page to track results in real time when polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 3.<\/p>\n

The Source: This article includes information from election websites for New York City, as well as the state of New York.<\/p>\n

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