Elise Stefanik just 5 points behind ‘deeply vulnerable’ Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: internal poll

Stefanik polls closer than expected to Hochul for NY governor

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) looks well-positioned for her expected challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) to be New York‘s next governor after she came up just five points behind in a one-on-one, hypothetical poll commissioned by Stefanik’s PAC. Stefanik has been eyeing a run for New York governor for several months. Outsider speculation about her possible bid escalated when President Donald Trump revoked her nomination to be ambassador to the U.N…

Stefanik Poll: Dem Gov. Hochul ‘Deeply Vulnerable’ in ’26

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a narrow advantage over Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., in a potential 2026 gubernatorial race, and loses that lead once voters hear about both candidates' records, according to a new internal poll released by Stefanik's political committee. Stefanik's E-PAC survey, conducted by Grayhouse Strategies, found Hochul leading the Republican congresswoman 48%-43% in an initial ballot. But after respondents were given info…

Elise Stefanik just 5 points behind ‘deeply vulnerable’ Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: internal poll

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul retains just a five percentage point lead against potential 2026 Republican challenger Elise Stefanik -- and loses that advantage when voters first hear about both candidates records, according to a new internal poll.

Hochul’s Lead Over Stefanik Falls After Record Comes To Light: POLL

Hochul's five-point lead over Stefanik appears to shrink to less than one point after voters hear both candidates' records, according to a new poll.