SIENA POLL: Hochul leads Stefanik by 25 points in early look at potential gubernatorial race

Hochul pulls further ahead of Stefanik in latest statewide poll

Governor Kathy Hochul has improved her numbers in the latest Siena College Research Institute statewide poll, and has pulled back out into a growing lead against potential 2026 challenger Rep. Elise Stefanik.

SIENA POLL: Hochul leads Stefanik by 25 points in early look at potential gubernatorial race

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s job approval and favorability ratings are both up a little from last month, and her favorability rating, 45-42% (42-44% in August), is now the best it’s been since January 2024, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered voters. A majority or plurality of voters believe Hochul works hard, demonstrates honesty, gets things done, provides decisive leadership, and cares about people. Four of t…

Churchill: Hochul's call for civility will face bruising test

Can the governor's admirable push for kinder, gentler politics survive next year's election against likely challenger Elise Stefanik?