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Poll Shows Hochul Not at 'Magic' Level but Easily Winning Re-Election

A Siena College Research Institute survey of 800 New York voters, carried out over several days in late June, revealed Governor Kathy Hochul leading against multiple potential challengers.
The poll reflects early political dynamics 16 months before the 2026 election, with partisanship strongly influencing voter preferences according to Siena pollster Don Levy.
Hochul leads Republican challengers Elise Stefanik, Mike Lawler, and Bruce Blakeman in hypothetical matchups by margins around or exceeding 20 points.
Although Hochul leads in the polls, 55 percent of those surveyed indicated a desire for a different candidate, reflecting her strong approval rating among Democrats and low support among Republicans.
Governor Hochul introduced a tuition-free initiative at SUNY and CUNY colleges designed to help adults aged 25 to 55 gain access to education and improve their job skills for high-demand careers.

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Poll shows Hochul not at 'magic' level but easily winning re-election

A sampling of 800 registered New York voters released Tuesday showed Gov. Kathy Hochul trouncing all of her potential re-election opponents next year.

3 days ago·Buffalo, United States

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Niagara Gazette

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New poll shows Hochul with big lead over Stefanik in race for governor

A new poll is shedding light on whether Republican candidates can beat Gov. Kathy Hochul for New York state’s top job.

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Newsday

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Early poll shows strength for Gov. Kathy Hochul against potential challengers

Siena College tested Hochul's support in possible matchups against Reps. Michael Lawler and Elise Stefanik, as well as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

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Poll: Hochul leads opponents by 20 points

ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul leads her possible Republican opponents for governor by at least 20 points, according to a new Siena College poll released Tuesday. Still, Hochul doesn't reach 51% against any opponent, and between a quarter and a third of voters couldn't choose between the candidates in each matchup. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hochul, a Democrat, leads Nassau C…

3 days ago·Albany, United States

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POLL: Gov. Hochul has big lead against all potential Republican challengers in 2026

A new Siena college poll finds Gov. Kathy Hochul leads each of three potential Republican candidates by at least 20 points. That includes Capital Region Rep. Elise Stefanik.

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SIENA POLL: Hochul leads 3 potential Republican challengers by 20-25 points

LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — According to a newly released Siena College poll of New York State registered voters, Gov. Kathy Hochul currently has a lead on each of the three potential Republican 2026 gubernatorial candidates by at least 20 points. Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 44-19%; she leads Representative Elise Stefanik 47-24%; and she leads Representative Mike Lawler 44-24%, the poll showed. One year out from potential guberna…

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