Hochul Maintains Lead in 2026 NY Governor Race Despite No 50% Support
TL;DR
A Siena College poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul leading potential Republican challengers by 20-25 points in New York, with her favorability and approval ratings stable. Voters support recent legislation on medical aid in dying and AI disclosure, while opinions on congestion pricing and the state's direction remain divided. The poll highlights the political landscape a year before the 2026 gubernatorial primaries.
- Early Look at 2026: Hochul Leads 3 Potential Republican Challengers by 20-25 Points; Hochul Does Not Hit 50%; More than ¼ of Voters Undecided – Siena College Research Institute Siena College Research Institute
- Hochul fails to crack 50% but tops potential GOP challenges by double digits in NY governor race: poll Fox News
- Rep. Elise Stefanik says she will run for governor, no timetable for announcement WSTM
- Exclusive | One NY Republican opens massive lead in possible primary to face Gov. Kathy Hochul: poll New York Post
- Hochul has a strong lead over all of her potential 2026 challengers, poll finds Times Union
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