In a shocking poll released Tuesday, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) leads incumbent Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the state’s gubernatorial election.
The Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, has the Republican congresswoman leading Hochul 43 percent to 42 percent.
WOW! SHOCK New York governor 2026 poll finds Republicans have a chance at WINNING
Elise Stefanik: 43% (+1)
Kathy Hochul: 42%
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Stefanik: 43% (+6)
Anthonio Delgado: 37%
Can Rep. Stefanik really flip New York red?
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Manhattan Institute shared more:
With New York City’s mayoral election just one week away, new data offer a clear snapshot of voters’ mindsets as they begin heading to the
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