US EditionHochul Leads Stefanik by 19 Points in 2026 Governor’s Race: Poll
A Siena Research Institute poll shows Gov. Hochul leading by 19 points over Stefanik and 25 points over Blakeman, with 801 voters surveyed and a margin of error of ±4.1%.
- According to a poll, Kathy Hochul leads Elise Stefanik by 19 points and Lee Zeldin by 25 points in the 2026 New York gubernatorial race.
- Hochul has favorable ratings on being honest, decisive and empathetic, but a plurality finds her uninspiring, while Stefanik stands out for being decisive.
- Two-Thirds of New York voters support universal child care for infants through pre-K, funded by increasing taxes on those earning over $1 million.
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Hochul leads Stefanik by 19 points in 2026 governor’s race: Poll
Governor Kathy Hochul maintains a 19-point lead over her Republican challengers in a hypothetical 2026 election matchup, according to a Siena College poll, while New Yorkers expressed optimism about the state's direction and supported proposals to tax the wealthy to fund social services.
SIENA POLL: Hochul holds large leads over Stefanik; Blakeman
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul holds double-digit leads over both Rep. Elise Stefanik (49-30%, with 20% undecided) and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (50-25%, 21% undecided), according to a new Siena Poll of New York state registered voters. Voters support, 65-27%, universal free childcare for infants through pre-K, paid for by increased taxes on New York taxpayers earning more than $1 million. By a narrower 50-41% New York City v…
Poll: Hochul leads Stefanik by 19 points in 2026 race
Governor Kathy Hochul maintains a 19-point lead over her Republican challengers in a hypothetical 2026 election matchup, according to a Siena College poll, while New Yorkers expressed optimism about the state's direction and supported proposals to tax the wealthy to fund social services.
Siena Poll: Hochul favorability increases, maintains lead over Republican hopefuls
A new Siena Poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of New York State voters support universal free childcare funded by increased taxes on those earning over $1 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a strong lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, with significant support from Democrats. Hochul's favorability rating has improved slightly, while Stefanik and Blakeman remain less known to voters.
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