New Polls Show How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Days Before NY Gubernatorial Election
With less than a week to go until Election Day, the race to be New York’s next governor remains close, according to new polling.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has a 4.8 percent lead over her Republican challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin, 49.8 to 45 percent, according to a Real Clear Politics (RCP) average of polls released Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically since August 2022, when a RCP average of polls showed her leading Zeldin by 18 percentage points, 53 to 35 percent.
Yet another poll, conducted by the Trafalgar Group with likely voters between Oct. 27 and 31, ac…
Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin is narrowing the gap between his Democratic opponent, incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the race to be New York’s next governor.
Hochul now leads Zeldin by just four points, 50 to 46 percent, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters.
Earlier Report: New Polls Show Race Tightening Between Hochul, Zeldin As Debate Day Approaches
While Hochul enjoys a comfortable lead in New York City, 59 to 37 percent, the race is much tighter in the suburbs, with Zeldin receiving 50 percent and Hochul receiving 49 percent, the poll found.
Among their parties,…
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin
With a little over three months until New Yorkers choose their next governor, new polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be the favorite over her Republican opponent, Congressman Lee Zeldin.
Hochul holds a 14-point lead over Zeldin, 53 to 39 percent, according to a new Siena College poll.
Among their parties, Hochul garnered support from 81 percent of Democrats while 84 percent of Republicans backed Zeldin.
However, pollsters found that independents slightly favored Zeldin, 44 to 42 percent.
“Hochul dominates in New York City, leading by nearly 50 points, while Zeldin has …
