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Hochul's Lead Narrows as Stefanik Gains Support

11/19/2025

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A Siena College poll of over 800 registered voters conducted November 10–12 shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Rep. Elise Stefanik 52% to 32%.
Hochul's lead has narrowed since September, when the poll showed 52% to 27%.
Stefanik gained support among Republicans and independents, narrowing Hochul's lead among independents from 43-25% to 40-36%.
Hochul's favorability fell to 43%, with 42% willing to re-elect and 48% preferring a different candidate.

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A Siena College poll of over 800 registered voters conducted November 10–12 shows Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Rep. Elise Stefanik 52% to 32%.
Hochul's lead has narrowed since September, when the poll showed 52% to 27%.
Stefanik gained support among Republicans and independents, narrowing Hochul's lead among independents from 43-25% to 40-36%.
Hochul's favorability fell to 43%, with 42% willing to re-elect and 48% preferring a different candidate.