Republicans’ Chances of Flipping New York Governor Seat, According to Polls

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik in Dead Heat With Kathy Hochul in Hypothetical NY Governor Race

"The incumbent governor up for reelection next year would have the support of 43% of New Yorkers with Stefanik pulling 42% for Stefanik — as about 15% of the electorate is still undecided"

Republicans’ Chances of Flipping New York Governor Seat, According to Polls

Recent polling data indicates that Representative Elise Stefanik, a New York Republican, could mount a challenge to New York Governor Kathy Hochul in the state’s 2026 gubernatorial election. Why It Matters For decades, New York has been considered a reliably Democratic state in gubernatorial elections. Current polling that places a Republican contender in a statistical dead heat with the Democratic incumbent signals a potentially significant shi…

Stefanik Tied with Hochul in Shocking NY Governor Poll - American Faith

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is in a statistical dead heat with Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a potential 2026 gubernatorial matchup, according to a new poll obtained by the New York Post. The survey, conducted by co/efficient, shows Hochul at 43% support and Stefanik at 42%, with 15% of likely voters still undecided. The poll underscores Hochul’s vulnerability heading into the next election cycle. Just 30% of voters approve of her perfo…