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Kathy Hochul, Elise Stefanik and New York

Elise Stefanik's chances of beating Kathy Hochul surge in New York—Poll
"Is 14 points a danger sign? Well, in New York, it's certainly a warning sign," a Siena University pollster told Newsweek.
Siena poll: Hochul’s lead over Stefanik in likely election matchup shrinks
Gov. Kathy Hochul is still ahead of her likely Republican opponent in next year’s gubernatorial election, but that lead is narrower than it was at the start of the summer, a new Siena poll found.
Siena poll: Hochul’s lead over Stefanik shrinks in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul’s approval ratings are slightly up, but a 2026 gubernatorial race against Representative Elise Stefanik has tightened, with Hochul now leading by 14 points, down from
Hochul leads Stefanik by 14 points in NY governor poll
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) holds a 14-point lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) in a new poll from Sienna, down from the 23-point lead the incumbent enjoyed in June.  Fifty-three percent of
Hochul's lead over Stefanik narrows in potential 2026 race, Siena Research poll shows
Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval and favorability ratings have seen a slight increase since June, according to a new Siena Poll of New York State registered
Rep. Elise Stefanik gains ground on Gov. Kathy Hochul in potential 2026 race: New NY poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul lead over Rep. Elise Stefanik in a hypothetical 2026 race for governor narrowed to 14 points from 23 points in the latest Siena poll.
Gov. Hochul only leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by this much in hypothetical New York governor matchup: Siena poll
Gov. Kathy Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by just 14 points in a hypothetical matchup for New York Governor, according to a Siena University poll released Monday. While still a hefty lead, it’s the smallest gap between Hochul and a potential GOP challenger since then Rep.
Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul push back against Trump’s threat to send National Guard to NYC
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul fended off President Donald Trump’s threats of a National Guard takeover in City, with ...
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New Siena University poll is generally good news for Gov. Hochul
The latest Siena University Poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul's favorability and job approval ratings have bumped up a notch.
Hochul still leads her 2026 challengers but Stefanik is closing the gap
Stefanik may find herself on defense if she enters the race based on voters’ views of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." ...
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Finger Lakes Residents Urge Governor Hochul to Act on Unpermitted Greenidge Bitcoin Plant Amid Environmental Concerns
Finger Lakes residents urge NY Governor Hochul to act against Greenidge Generation's Bitcoin operations amid environmental ...
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul slights Zohran Mamdani in live TV reality check, hints she may not endorse: ‘Many differences’
Gov. Kathy Hochul kept her distance from socialist Zohran Mamdani and even hinted Sunday she may not endorse her party's ...
Kathy Hochul’s redistricting push gives her a needed boost
The Democratic governor is winning support from her party’s left-flank after embracing partisan gerrymandering.
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Hochul signs extension of CNY hotel taxes
Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved bills letting the village of Weedsport and the town and village of Skaneateles continue ...