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Hochul and Blakeman campaign across the state as early voting begins; Blakeman pitches income-tax cut, Hochul rallies in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse
Hochul voted Saturday and rallied in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Blakeman rallied on Staten Island, citing high electric bills and saying Hochul approved 48 utility rate hikes, and proposed eliminating state income tax on the first $50,000 (single) and $100,000 (joint) of income. Early voting runs through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 3. The article also cites a Republican-commissioned Buffalo-region survey, which is not logged as a poll.
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Source: Spectrum News · Oct 26, 2026 · Credibility Tier 2 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/hochul-blakeman-early-voting-trail-2026-10-25
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