New York’s Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul’s once-comfortable lead in the 2026 governor’s race could be slipping away, according to a new poll.
New polling data shows Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) closing the gap to less than a single point after voters learn more about each candidate’s record.
The GrayHouse survey, conducted for Stefanik’s leadership PAC, E-PAC, shows Hochul initially leading Stefanik 48% to 43%.
However, once respondents were informed of Hochul’s record on issues like bail reform, New York’s soaring cost of living, and her endorsement of radical socialist NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, her lead collapsed to 46.4% to Stefanik’s 45.9%.
