ALBANY, N.Y. (VINnews) — Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a narrow 4-point lead over Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in a new poll commissioned by a pro-Blakeman super PAC, suggesting a potentially competitive race for New York governor, according to the New York Post.

The survey, conducted by Red Oak Strategic for the Strong and Safe super PAC, found Hochul leading Blakeman 47% to 43%, with 10% of registered voters undecided.

The poll also found weak approval ratings for Hochul, with 39% approving of her job performance and 56% disapproving. Only 33% of respondents said she deserves re-election, while 61% said it is time for someone else to serve as governor.

According to the survey, 57% of voters believe New York is on the wrong track, compared with 33% who said the state is headed in the right direction. Cost of living, the economy and taxes were cited as the top concerns, followed by public safety.

Blakeman remains relatively unknown statewide, with 47% of respondents saying they had no opinion of him or had never heard of him. Among those surveyed, 30% viewed him favorably and 23% unfavorably.

The poll found Blakeman leading among independent voters and performing strongest in suburban areas. It also projected stronger enthusiasm among Republican voters than Democrats heading into the Nov. 3 election.

Despite the close margin in the survey, Hochul maintains a significant financial advantage. Campaign finance filings show she and allied Democratic organizations hold tens of millions of dollars more than Blakeman and the state Republican Party.

The Red Oak poll contrasts sharply with other recent surveys. A Siena College poll released in June showed Hochul leading Blakeman by 20 percentage points, while another conservative-backed poll earlier this month found Hochul ahead by 6 points.

The Red Oak survey questioned 2,000 registered New York voters from July 7 through July 12 and reported a margin of error of plus or minus 2.2 percentage points. It was commissioned by the Strong and Safe super PAC, which supports Blakeman’s campaign.