Summary
A new Siena Research Institute poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul's lead over Republican Bruce Blakeman has decreased significantly, from a 26-point lead in January to a 13-point lead in March. The poll also highlighted that while Hochul's support in New York City has fallen, she maintains a favorable rating and job approval similar to the previous month.
Key Facts
- Kathy Hochul's lead over Bruce Blakeman has shrunk from 26 points in January to 13 points in March.
- Independents are now favoring Blakeman by seven points, although Hochul still holds strong Democratic support.
- Hochul's favorability rating is at 45-42 percent, and her job approval is at 52-40 percent.
- Blakeman remains largely unknown, with 64 percent of voters not familiar with him.
- Hochul's lead in New York City has decreased from a 46-point lead in February to 29 points in March.
- Democrats outnumber Republicans in New York by about two-to-one.
- The March poll surveyed 804 registered voters with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.2 percentage points.
