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New York Leaders' Approval Ratings Plummet Amid Discontent

2/26/2026

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Hochul's Approval Declines

A Marist poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul's approval at 48%, down from 55% in 2021.
56% say New York is headed in the wrong direction, while 44% see improvement—the highest since early 2021.
Senator Charles Schumer's approval is 27%, a historic low, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's is 31%, the lowest in over 15 years.

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New Yorkers Consider Exodus

One in three New York residents plans to leave within five years, per Marist poll.
Eighty-six percent say New York is unaffordable for families.
Factors include high prices (40%), quality of life (21%), taxes (15%).
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed 9.5% property tax increase has faced backlash, particularly from black homeowners.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's support has fallen to 27%, with 50% of voters in his party viewing him negatively.

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Hochul's Approval Declines

A Marist poll shows New York Governor Kathy Hochul's approval at 48%, down from 55% in 2021.
56% say New York is headed in the wrong direction, while 44% see improvement—the highest since early 2021.
Senator Charles Schumer's approval is 27%, a historic low, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's is 31%, the lowest in over 15 years.

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