Elise Stefanik just 5 points behind ‘deeply vulnerable’ Kathy Hochul in NY governor’s race: internal poll
An internal poll shows Hochul's lead shrinking to about five points amid voter concerns over her endorsement of a socialist mayoral candidate and cost-of-living issues.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 48% to 43% in a new internal poll, according to Grayhouse Strategies.
- The poll indicates Hochul's approval rating is low, with only 34% of voters ready to reelect her, while 59% prefer new leadership.
- After learning about both candidates' records, Stefanik gains a slight edge at 46.4% compared to Hochul's 45.9%, highlighting Hochul's vulnerabilities.
- Pollster Landon Wall described Hochul as 'one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the country' based on her weak support within her party.
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Conflicting polls show different leads in potential gubernatorial race
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--While Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has not officially announced a gubernatorial run next year, signs continue to point in that direction with a New GrayHouse poll sent out by her office. The poll, with a 2.6% margin of error, found current Governor Kathy Hochul has only a 5-point lead over Stefanik. It also found a majority, 59% of voters, think it’s time for someone new to be governor. According to a memo from Landon Wa…
Poll Shows Kathy Hochul Vulnerable Against Stefanik
A new statewide survey suggests Democratic governor Kathy Hochul is on shaky ground heading into 2026, with data showing the incumbent is against Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a hypothetical matchup that could upend New York politics. According to a poll conducted by GrayHouse, Hochul leads Stefanik by just five points—48 percent to 43 percent—but once voters learn about both candidates’ records, Stefanik overtakes Hochul, edging ahead 46.4 …
Poll: Elise Stefanik Surges in New York After Kathy Hochul Endorses Jihadi Mamdani - Geller Report
New York State is not New York City. But the Democrat machine runs this state so overcoming the election fraud, mail-in and ballot harvesting chaos is the challenge. But the poisonous Mamdani might just move the needle on fraud. Exclusive – Poll: Stefanik Surges in New York After Kathy Hochul Endorses Mamdani By: Bradley Jaye, Breitbart, October 9, 2025: House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is nipping at Gov. Kathy Hochu…
Nailbiter! Elise Stefanik is closer than you think to catching up to ...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul maintains a five-point lead over Elise Stefanik, a potential Republican candidate for governor in 2026. However, she loses that advantage when voters first know the record of both, according to a new internal poll cited by the New York Post.Read more]]>
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