A majority of New Yorkers want to replace Kathy Hochul as governor in 2026, even as a greater number approve of her job performance and hold a favorable view of her compared to a couple of months ago, a new Siena College poll released Tuesday found.
The survey, which spoke to 834 New York State registered voters between Dec. 2 and 5, found that 57% of those contacted would prefer “someone else” be elected governor instead of Hochul in a little less than two years. Only 33% said they would re-elect Hochul, who is already facing the prospect of primary and general election challenges in 2026.
