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Chuck Schumer Faces Record Low Favorability in New York

11/19/2025

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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer's favorability among New Yorkers is 32%, with 55% unfavorability—the lowest of his 21-year Senate tenure.
Among Democrats, his ratings are nearly even: 45% favorable and 43% unfavorable.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have higher favorability at 61% and 62%, respectively.
Schumer defended his leadership.
The Siena poll signals significant challenges ahead for his standing in New York.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer's favorability among New Yorkers is 32%, with 55% unfavorability—the lowest of his 21-year Senate tenure.
Among Democrats, his ratings are nearly even: 45% favorable and 43% unfavorable.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have higher favorability at 61% and 62%, respectively.
Schumer defended his leadership.
The Siena poll signals significant challenges ahead for his standing in New York.