Overview
- In head-to-head matchups, Hochul leads Stefanik 49%–30% and Blakeman 50%–25% in a Siena survey of 801 voters conducted Dec. 8–12 with a ±4.1 point margin of error.
- In primary tests, Hochul tops Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado 56%–13% and Republicans favor Elise Stefanik over Bruce Blakeman 48%–17%.
- Half of voters say they want a new governor, with only 37% indicating they would reelect Hochul.
- Statewide support for universal free child care from infancy through pre‑K reaches 65% when funded by higher taxes on incomes above $1 million.
- Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani’s favorability rises to 46%–31% statewide, and 49% of voters say his election will be good for New York City.