Mostly FalseBlakeman remarks reported by Mid Hudson News, Aug 13, 2026 · Aug 13, 2026
“"All of the polls we have seen in the last two months have us virtually tied with Kathy Hochul." — Bruce Blakeman, Aug 13, 2026, disputing the Siena likely-voter poll”
Our Verdict — Why
Two public polls cover the last two months. Siena (Aug 4-6, 811 LV, ±4.2): Hochul 49-39, a 10-point lead. Red Oak Strategic (Jul 7-12), commissioned by the pro-Blakeman Strong and Safe super PAC: Hochul 47-43. Neither shows a tie; even the partisan-commissioned poll has Blakeman down 4. Blakeman may be citing internal campaign polls, which have not been released and cannot be verified. The verifiable public record contradicts "virtually tied."
Evidence — 2 Sources