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New Polls Show How Hochul-Zeldin Race Looks Days Before NY Gubernatorial Election
With less than a week to go until Election Day, the race to be New York’s next governor remains close, according to new polling.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has a 4.8 percent lead over her Republican challenger, Rep. Lee Zeldin, 49.8 to 45 percent, according to a Real Clear Politics (RCP) average of polls released Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically since August 2022, when a RCP average of polls showed her leading Zeldin by 18 percentage points, 53 to 35 percent.
Yet another poll, conducted by the Trafalgar Group with likely voters between Oct. 27 and 31, a…
New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion
As Election Day draws nearer, new polling is highlighting the issues that are top of mind for New York voters when choosing their next governor.
Overall, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, by six points, 47 to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll released Thursday, Oct. 20.
Earlier Report: Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Four percent of likely voters said they plan to vote for another candidate, while 8 percent were undecided.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically from August …
Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin is narrowing the gap between his Democratic opponent, incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the race to be New York’s next governor.
Hochul now leads Zeldin by just four points, 50 to 46 percent, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters.
Earlier Report: New Polls Show Race Tightening Between Hochul, Zeldin As Debate Day Approaches
While Hochul enjoys a comfortable lead in New York City, 59 to 37 percent, the race is much tighter in the suburbs, with Zeldin receiving 50 percent and Hochul receiving 49 percent, the poll found.
Among their parties…
