Kathy Hochul holds a commanding lead over Republican challenger U. S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s November 2026 general election. According to a new Siena College poll out Tuesday, Hochul’s 20-point lead represents a five-point drop from the previous poll on the race taken in September, and a closer look at the numbers shows some cause for concern for the Democratic governor.
https://politicsny.com/2025/11/18/2026-governors-race-hochul-holds-big-lead-on-stefanik-in-new-poll-but-loses-some-ground/