Kathleen C. Hochul
Former U.S. Representative from New York (2011–2013)
Kathleen C. Hochul is leading Blakeman by 12.2 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Hochul a 100% chance to win.
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Kathleen Mary Hochul is an American politician and lawyer who has served since 2021 as the 57th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, she is New York's first female governor.
Education: Syracuse University, Hamburg High School, The Catholic University of America
Where Hochul stands
Voting rights
Pledges to protect voting rights against attacks from Washington, D.C.
“The right to vote is sacred.” Source
In the candidate's own words, from their campaign site; every quote checked word for word.
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Questions people ask
Is Kathleen C. Hochul leading in the polls?
Kathleen C. Hochul is leading Blakeman by 12.2 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 New York Governor race, at 53.4% (updated Nov 11, 2026).
What are Kathleen C. Hochul's chances of winning?
Crosstab's forecast gives Kathleen C. Hochul a 100% chance of winning the New York Governor race.
What party is Kathleen C. Hochul?
Kathleen C. Hochul is a Democrat, Former U.S. Representative from New York (2011–2013).
Updated Nov 11, 2026 · How Crosstab calculates averages and odds