Summary
A new Siena poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul leading against potential Republican challenger, Representative Elise Stefanik, by 25 points in a hypothetical gubernatorial race. The poll indicates Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings have climbed, with over 50% of surveyed voters supporting her. Stefanik's spokesperson criticized the poll's findings, suggesting they are biased.
Key Facts
- Kathy Hochul leads Elise Stefanik 52% to 27% in the latest Siena poll.
- Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings have recently improved.
- The poll surveyed 802 registered voters in New York and has a margin of error of 4.2 percentage points.
- Hochul is New York's first female governor and is seeking reelection after a close race in 2022.
- New York generally leans Democratic, but Republicans have gained some ground recently.
- Elise Stefanik is a high-ranking Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Stefanik's spokesperson challenged the poll's accuracy and claims the results are in Hochul's favor.
- The Siena poll suggests Hochul's lead aligns with historical voting trends in New York.
