New York Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a narrow advantage over Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., in a potential 2026 gubernatorial race, and loses that lead once voters hear about both candidates’ records, according to a new internal poll released by Stefanik’s political committee.
Stefanik’s E-PAC survey, conducted by Grayhouse Strategies, found Hochul leading the Republican congresswoman 48%-43% in an initial ballot.
But after respondents were given information about both candidates’ positions, including Hochul’s endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Stefanik edged ahead 46.4%-45.9%.
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