Summary
A new poll suggests that Republican Elise Stefanik could potentially win the New York governor seat, which has been held by Democrats for years. The poll shows Stefanik slightly ahead of current Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and her challenger Anthony Delgado, though other polls indicate Hochul has a leading position.
Key Facts
- Elise Stefanik, a Republican Congress member, leads Governor Hochul by one point in a recent poll.
- The poll was conducted by the Manhattan Institute, involving 600 New York City voters and 300 New York State voters.
- New York has been a Democratic stronghold, with the last Republican governor serving from 1995 to 2006.
- Governor Hochul faces a primary challenge from Anthony Delgado.
- Other polls have shown Hochul with a significant lead over her Republican contenders.
- Former Governor George Pataki was the last Republican to hold the office in New York.
- Stefanik has not officially announced her intention to run for governor.
