Poll: Stefanik Leads Potential GOP Field for N.Y. Governor; Hochul Leads All 3
- A recent survey of 800 registered voters in New York, carried out between June 23 and 26, indicates that Governor Kathy Hochul holds a substantial lead over three Republican contenders.
- The poll arose as Hochul prepares for re-election next year amid views of her vulnerability and ongoing attacks by Republican Elise Stefanik.
- Hochul leads Stefanik 47% to 24%, Lawler 44% to 24%, and Blakeman 44% to 19%, while Stefanik holds a 17-point lead over Lawler among Republicans.
- Pollster Don Levy noted Hochul leads Democrats by 50-60 points but trails Republicans by 34-40 points, and 54% support medical aid in dying legislation.
- The results highlight partisan divides and undecided voters, with 37% ready to re-elect Hochul and 55% preferring another candidate, signaling an uncertain race next year.
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Sienna Poll: Hochul beats Stefanik
(New York, NY) — A new Sienna College poll has some good and bad news for Upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who is mulling over a run for Governor next year. The Republican would easily beat back the other Republican thinking about running for the Empire State’s highest office. In a hypothetical match-up with Hudson Valley Congressman Mike Lawler, Stefanik leads 44-24%. The poll finds Stefanik with even a bigger lead over Nassau County Execu…
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