The volatility in this demographic arrives as the contest for governor remains narrow. A Pollfinity survey of registered voters conducted Oct. 8-12 shows Hochul leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman 47% to 44%. The New York Post describes the race as neck-and-neck as the candidates prepare for a debate.
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Kathy Hochul Loses 38 Points With Jewish Voters in NY Governor Race
US Politics6 days ago
Republicans are gaining traction among the Jewish electorate in New York, the state with the highest population of those voters in the U.S. Incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul's support in this demographic has fallen 38 points since 2022, while Democrats are performing 36 points worse on the House ballot with the same group. Political analysis describes this shift as a bright spot for the GOP and notes that the image of Democratic candidate Mamdani is currently underwater.
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