A majority of New Yorkers want to replace Kathy Hochul as governor in 2026, a new Siena College poll released Tuesday found.
A majority of New Yorkers want to replace Kathy Hochul as governor in 2026, even as a greater number approve of her job performance and hold a favorable view of her compared to a couple of months ago, a new Siena College poll released Tuesday found.
“As we now enter the 2026 gubernatorial election cycle, Hochul starts with less than an enthusiastic welcome from the voters,” Siena College Pollster Steven Greenberg said in a statement. “Only one third of voters – including only 48% of Democrats – say they’re prepared to re-elect Hochul, while 57% of voters – 40% of Democrats – say they want ‘someone else.’ Not surprisingly, 85% of Republicans want someone else, but so do 65% of independents.
“Siena asked New Yorkers the following question: would you vote to re-elect Kathy Hochul? Or do you prefer someone else? 33% said re-elect Kathy Hochul. 57% prefer someone else,” Torres said. “Joe Biden 2.0 is in grave danger of costing the Democratic Party both the Governorship and Congressional seats in 2026.”. Her job approval rating stands at 46% to 49%, up from 39% to 56% in September; and her favorability score clocked in at 39% to 49%, up from 34% to 54%.
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