Poll: Hochul keeps strong lead over Stefanik, Blakeman; voters warm to Mamdani

Siena Poll: Hochul favorability increases, maintains lead over Republican hopefuls

A new Siena Poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of New York State voters support universal free childcare funded by increased taxes on those earning over $1 million. Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a strong lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, with significant support from Democrats. Hochul's favorability rating has improved slightly, while Stefanik and Blakeman remain less known to voters.

Siena poll shows Hochul holding 19-point lead over Stefanik

Stefanik, a Republican, is running for governor against Hochul.

Hochul holds strong lead despite half of New Yorkers wanting a new governor

Only 37% of New York voters polled by Siena last week said they want to reelect Hochul, with a whopping 50% saying they want someone else.

Poll: Hochul keeps strong lead over Stefanik, Blakeman; voters warm to Mamdani

The poll found Zohran Mamdani has a 46-31% statewide favorability rating, which is up from 40-40% last month, and stands at 61-23% in New York City.

Poll shows Hochul leads all rivals in gubernatorial race

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman trails among Republicans, though polling started before he announced his campaign.

Siena Poll: Gov. Hochul holds big lead in gubernatorial race

The poll shows Governor Hochul has a 19-point lead over Representative Elise Stefanik and 25-point lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who announced his run last week.