US EditionStefanik Sees Mamdani Mayoral Bid as Fuel for NY Governor's Race
An internal poll shows Governor Hochul leads by 5 points but loses ground to Stefanik when voters consider her endorsement of socialist mayoral candidate Mamdani and policy record.
- This month, an internal GrayHouse poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik 48% to 43% on an initial ballot among 1,250 likely 2026 midterm voters.
- When voters were informed about both records, including Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, Stefanik led 46.4% to 45.9%, as concerns over bail reform and cost-of-living issues hurt Hochul with independent voters.
- The GrayHouse survey of 1,250 likely 2026 midterm voters shows a margin of error of 2.6 percentage points and Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, with 39% job approval and 56% disapproval.
- Before a formal launch, Stefanik’s team said the poll was `devastating` for Hochul and noted Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative and House Republican Conference Chair, is widely expected to run.
- Contrasting other polls, a Siena College poll showed Hochul leading with 52% while only 15% would definitely reelect her and 59% want change this month.
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Republican US Representative Elise Stefanik is inching closer to running against Governor Kathy Hochul next year, saying the Democrat’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor has created an opening.
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