Stefanik Closing Polling Gap With Hochel In NY Governor’s Race
A new survey suggests that New York’s 2026 gubernatorial contest could become far more competitive than Democrats expected, with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) trailing incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) by just 3 points in a hypothetical matchup.
The poll, conducted by independent research firm J.L. Partners,