2026 New York gubernatorial election
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The 2026 New York gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. The primary election will take place on June 23, 2026, with only registered party members being allowed to vote in their respective parties' primaries.[1] In May 2025, the state legislature passed a bill ending separate primaries for the office of lieutenant governor; going forward, each candidate for governor "will form a joint ticket with their lieutenant governor pick" prior to the primary election held by their party.[2]
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Incumbent Democratic governor Kathy Hochul took office on August 24, 2021, upon the resignation of her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo.[3] Hochul was elected to a full term in 2022 with 53.1% of the vote in the closest New York gubernatorial election since 1994.[4][5] In July 2024, she announced her campaign for re-election.[6]
Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. After U.S. representative Elise Stefanik withdrew from the Republican primary in December 2025, Blakeman was endorsed by President Donald Trump.[7] Republicans have not won a statewide election in New York since George Pataki was re-elected governor in 2002.[8]
Democratic primary
Due to low approval ratings, poor Democratic performances in the 2022 midterm elections in New York, and controversies surrounding her administration, Hochul was considered vulnerable to a primary challenge in 2026.[9]
On June 2, 2025, following months of reports about a strained relationship with the governor's office, Antonio Delgado launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination.[10] On February 4, 2026, he announced nurse, union organizer, and socialist activist India Walton as his running mate.[11]
Despite early perceptions of vulnerability to a left-wing challenge, Hochul was endorsed in February 2026 by Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, both prominent members of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America. Politico noted that the endorsements “all but crowd out her little-known primary challenger, (Antonio) Delgado,” while Democratic strategist Trip Yang called Hochul “the comeback player of the year.”[12] She was soon endorsed by the New York Democratic Party after securing 85% of support from party members at the state convention[13], and Delgado ended his campaign on February 10, 2026, citing a lack of a viable path forward.[14]
Candidates
Declared
- Kathy Hochul, governor of New York (2021–present)[15]
- Running mate: Adrienne Adams, former Speaker of the New York City Council (2022–2025) from the 28th district (2017–2025) and candidate for mayor of New York City in 2025[16]
Filed paperwork
- Jean Anglade, entrepreneur[17]
Withdrawn
- Antonio Delgado, lieutenant governor of New York (2022–present)[18]
- Running mate: India Walton, community organizer and nominee for mayor of Buffalo in 2021[19]
Declined
- Letitia James, attorney general of New York (2019–present) (running for re-election; endorsed Hochul)[20][21]
- Tom Suozzi, U.S. representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023, 2024–present) and candidate for governor in 2006 and 2022[22] (running for re-election, endorsed Hochul)[23]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present)[24] (running for re-election; endorsed Hochul)[25]
Endorsements
- U.S. representatives
- Yvette Clarke, NY-9 (2007–present)[26]
- Adriano Espaillat, NY-13 (2017–present)[26]
- Laura Gillen, NY-4 (2025–present)[26]
- Dan Goldman, NY-10 (2023–present)[26]
- Hakeem Jeffries, House minority leader (2023–present) from NY-08 (2013–present)[23]
- Tim Kennedy, NY-26 (2024–present)[26]
- George Latimer, NY-16 (2025–present)[27]
- John Mannion, NY-22 (2025–present)[26]
- Gregory Meeks, NY-5 (1998–present) and chair of the Queens Democratic Party (2019–present)[28]
- Grace Meng, NY-6 (2013–present)[26]
- Joseph Morelle, NY-25 (2018–present)[26]
- Jerry Nadler, NY-12 (1992–present)[26]
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, NY-14 (2019–present)[26]
- Josh Riley, NY-19 (2025–present)[26]
- Pat Ryan, NY-18 (2022–present)[29]
- Tom Suozzi, NY-03 (2017–2023, 2024–present)[23]
- Paul Tonko, NY-20 (2009–present)[26]
- Ritchie Torres, NY-15 (2021–present)[25]
- Ed Towns, former NY-10 (1983–2013)[30]
- Nydia Velázquez, NY-7 (1993–present)[26]
- Statewide officials
- Letitia James, attorney general of New York (2019–present)[31]
- State legislators
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins, majority leader of the New York State Senate (2019–present) from SD-35 (2007–present)[32]
- Jamaal Bailey, SD-36 (2017–present) and chair of the Bronx Democratic Party (2020–present)[28]
- Siela Bynoe, SD-06 (2025–present)[33]
- Jeremy Cooney, SD-56 (2021–present)[34]
- Andrew Gounardes, SD-26 (2019–present)[35]
- Jeremy Zellner, SD-61 (2026–present)[36]
- Peter Harckham, SD-40 (2019–present)[27]
- Chris Ryan, SD-50 (2025–present)[37]
- Monica Martinez, SD-04 (2023–present) and SD-03 (2019–2020)[33]
- Rachel May, SD-48 (2019–present)[37]
- Shelley Mayer, SD-37 (2018–present)[27]
- Carl Heastie, speaker of the New York State Assembly (2015–present) from AD-83 (2001–present)[32]
- Phil Ramos, deputy speaker of the New York State Assembly (2015–2020, 2023–present) from AD-06 (2003–present)[33]
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes, majority leader of the New York State Assembly (2018–present) from AD-141 (2003–present)[30]
- Michaelle C. Solages, deputy majority leader of the New York State Assembly from AD-22 (2013–present)[33]
- Pamela Hunter, speaker pro tempore of the New York State Assembly (2025–present) from AD-128 (2015–present)[37]
- Bill Magnarelli, AD-129 (1999–present)[37]
- Al Stirpe, AD-127 (2007–2010, 2013–present)[37]
- Amy Paulin, AD-88 (2001–present)[27]
- J. Gary Pretlow, AD-89 (1993–present)[27]
- Nader Sayegh, AD-90 (2019–present)[27]
- Steven Otis, AD-91 (2013–present)[27]
- MaryJane Shimsky, AD-92 (2023–present)[27]
- Chris Burdick, AD-93 (2021–present)[27]
- Dana Levenberg, AD-95 (2023–present)[27]
- Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, AD-42 (2015–present) and chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party (2020–present)[28][a]
- Robert Carroll, AD-44 (2017–present)[30]
- Brian Cunningham, AD-43 (2022–present)[30]
- Yudelka Tapia, AD-86 (2021–present)[34]
- Rebecca Kassay, AD-04 (2025–present)[33]
- Steve Stern, AD-10 (2018–present)[33]
- Charles D. Lavine, AD-13 (2005–present)[33]
- Tommy John Schiavoni, AD-01 (2025–present)[33]
- Kwani O'Pharrow, AD-11 (2025–present)[33]
- Judy Griffin, AD-21 (2019–2022, 2025–present)[33]
- Noah Burroughs, AD-18 (2025–present)[33]
- Keith Wright, former AD-70 (1993–2016) and chair of the Manhattan Democratic Party (2009–present)[28]
- Frank Seddio, former AD-59 (1999–2006) and former chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party (2012–2020)[38]
- Local officials
- Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City (2026–present)[39]
- Mark Levine, comptroller of New York City (2026–present)[40]
- Malik Evans, mayor of Rochester (2022–present)[41]
- Sean Ryan, mayor of Buffalo (2026–present)[30]
- Sharon Owens, mayor of Syracuse (2026–present)[42]
- Mike Spano, mayor of Yonkers (2012–present)[27]
- Mark Poloncarz, county executive for Erie County (2012–present)[30]
- Ken Jenkins, county executive for Westchester County (2025–present)[27]
- Party officials
- Jay Jacobs, chair of the New York State Democratic Party (2019–present)[28]
- Labor unions
- SEIU 32BJ[31]
- Civil Service Employees Association[43]
- District Council 37[44]
- Hotel and Gaming Trades Council[45]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825[46]
- Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union[47]
- Organizations
- Democratic Governors Association[29]
- EMILY's List[48]
- Giffords[49]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[50]
- New York State Alliance for Retired Americans[51]
- People for the American Way[52]
- Stonewall Democrats of New York City[53]
- Political parties
- State legislators
- Jabari Brisport, SD-25 (2021–present)[57]
- Emily Gallagher, AD-50 (2021–present)[58]
- Organizations
- State legislators
- Julia Salazar, SD-18 (2019–present)[63]
- Michael Cashman, AD-115 (2025–present)[64]
- Claire Valdez, AD-37 (2025–present)[63]
- Individuals
- John Samuelsen, union leader[65]
- Labor unions
- Political parties
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Antonio Delgado |
Kathy Hochul |
Undecided[c] | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealClearPolitics[68] | March 26 – February 3, 2026 | December 16, 2025 | 11.0% | 57.5% | 31.5% | Hochul +46.5% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Antonio Delgado |
Kathy Hochul |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delgado withdraws from the race | |||||||
| Siena College[69] | January 26–28, 2026 | – (RV) | – | 11% | 64% | 2%[e] | 23% |
| John Zogby Strategies[70] | January 6–8, 2026 | – (LV) | – | 12% | 64% | – | 24% |
| Siena College[71] | December 8–12, 2025 | – | ± 4.1% | 13% | 56% | 2%[e] | 29% |
| Siena College[72] | November 10–12, 2025 | – | ± 4.0% | 16% | 56% | 3%[f] | 25% |
| GrayHouse (R)[73][A] | September 20–26, 2025 | 605 (LV) | – | 14% | 43% | 15%[g] | 28% |
| Siena College[75] | August 4–7, 2025 | 813 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 15% | 50% | 4% | 31% |
- Kathy Hochul vs. Antonio Delgado vs. Ritchie Torres
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul |
Antonio Delgado |
Ritchie Torres |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 49% | 12% | 10% | 4% | 26% |
| Siena College[77] | May 12–15, 2025 | 805 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 46% | 12% | 10% | 4%[h] | 28% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 262 (RV) | – | 24% | 6% | 7% | 8%[i] | 55% |
| Siena College[79] | April 14–16, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 44% | 12% | 9% | 5%[j] | 30% |
| Data for Progress (D)[80] | March 26–31, 2025 | 767 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 51% | 11% | 11% | – | 27% |
| Siena College[81] | March 2–6, 2025 | 400 (RV) | – | 46% | 11% | 10% | 4%[h] | 28% |
| Citizen Data[82][B] | February 10, 2025 | – (RV) | ± 4.4% | 52% | 15% | 12% | – | 21% |
Republican primary
U.S. representative Elise Stefanik was considered a potential gubernatorial candidate throughout 2025. She formally announced her candidacy on November 7, 2025.[83] A July 2025 Siena poll showed Stefanik leading two other potential Republican gubernatorial candidates, U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.[84] In May 2025, President Donald Trump endorsed Lawler and Blakeman for re-election to their current posts "in a not-so-subtle attempt to clear the field for upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get the GOP nomination".[85] On July 23, 2025, Mike Lawler announced that he would run for re-election to Congress.[86]
Bruce Blakeman was re-elected to the post of Nassau County executive by a double-digit margin in November 2025.[87] When asked about Blakeman's potential gubernatorial candidacy, Trump stated that Blakeman and Stefanik were "both great people".[88] On December 9, 2025, Blakeman launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination.[89] According to The New York Times, Trump's decision to remain neutral and not to attempt to clear the field for Stefanik "sent shock waves through Republican circles".[90] On December 19, Stefanik announced she was withdrawing her candidacy.[91] President Trump endorsed Blakeman's candidacy on December 20.[7]
In February 2026, Libertarian nominee Larry Sharpe announced his intention to petition his way onto the Republican primary ballot.[92]
Candidates
Declared
- Larry Sharpe, business training company founder and perennial candidate[93]
- Running mate: Mike Carpinelli, Lewis County sheriff (2006-present)[94]
- Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive (2021–present)[95]
- Running mate: Todd Hood, Madison County sheriff (2018–present)[96]
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Carl Hyde Jr., town supervisor of Bethany[99]
- Elise Stefanik, U.S. representative from New York's 21st congressional district (2015–present)[91]
Declined
- Mike Lawler, U.S. representative from New York's 17th congressional district (2023–present) (running for re-election, endorsed Stefanik)[100]
Endorsements
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[101]
- U.S. representatives
- Nick LaLota, NY-01 (2023–present)[102]
- Statewide officials
- George Pataki, former governor of New York (1995–2006) (previously endorsed Stefanik)[103]
- Party officials
- Edward F. Cox, chair of the New York Republican Party (2009–2019, 2023–present) (previously endorsed Stefanik)[104]
- Jerry Kassar, chair of the Conservative Party of New York State (2019–present) (previously endorsed Stefanik)[105]
- Political parties
- Clinton County Republican Committee[55]
- Conservative Party of New York State[106] (previously endorsed Stefanik)[107]
- New York Republican State Committee[108]
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Emmer, House majority whip (2023–present) from MN-06 (2015–present)[109]
- Nick Langworthy, NY-23 (2023–present)[110]
- Nicole Malliotakis, NY-11 (2021–present)[110]
- Claudia Tenney, NY-24 (2023–present), NY-22 (2017–2019, 2021–2023)[111]
- Mike Lawler, NY-17 (2023–present)[112]
- Statewide officials
George Pataki, former governor of New York (1995–2006)[113] (later endorsed Blakeman)[103]
- State legislators
- Rob Ortt, minority leader of the New York State Senate (2020–present) from SD-62 (2015–present)[110]
- Jake Ashby, SD-43 (2023–present)[114]
- George Borrello, SD-57 (2019–present)[114]
- Steve Chan, SD-17 (2025–present)[114]
- Joseph Griffo, SD-47 (2007–present)[114]
- Pam Helming, SD-54 (2017–present)[114]
- Andrew Lanza, SD-24 (2007–present)[114]
- Peter Oberacker, SD-51 (2021–present)[114]
- Robert Rolison, SD-39 (2023–present)[114]
- Dan Stec, SD-45 (2021–present)[114]
- Jim Tedisco, SD-44 (2017–present)[114]
- Mark Walczyk, SD-49 (2023–present)[110]
- Bill Weber, SD-38 (2023–present)[115]
- Sue Serino, county executive of Dutchess County (2024–present) and former SD-41 (2015–2022)[116]
- William A. Barclay, minority leader of the New York State Assembly (2020–present) from the 120th district (2003–present)[110]
- Joe Angelino, AD-121 (2021–present)[117]
- Andrea Bailey, AD-133 (2025–present)[117]
- Anil Beephan Jr., AD-105 (2023–present)[117]
- Scott Bendett, AD-107 (2023–present)[117]
- Ken Blankenbush, AD-117 (2011–present)[117]
- Paul Bologna, AD-144 (2025–present)[117]
- Karl A. Brabenec, AD-98 (2014–present)[117]
- Alec Brook-Krasny, AD-46 (2006–2015, 2023–present)[117]
- Lester Chang, AD-49 (2023–present)[117]
- Patrick Chludzinski, AD-143 (2025–present)[117]
- David DiPietro, AD-147 (2023–present)[117]
- Christopher S. Friend, AD-124 (2011–present)[117]
- Jeff Gallahan, AD-131 (2021–present)[117]
- Scott Gray, AD-116 (2023–present)[117]
- Stephen Hawley, AD-139 (2006–present)[117]
- Josh Jensen, AD-134 (2021–present)[117]
- John Lemondes Jr., AD-126 (2021–present)[117]
- Brian Maher, AD-101 (2023–present)[117]
- Michael Tannousis, AD-64 (2021–present) and chair of the Staten Island Republican Party (2022–present)[117]
- Brian Manktelow, AD-130 (2019–present)[117]
- Brian Miller, AD-122 (2017–present)[117]
- Andrew Molitor, AD-150 (2025–present)[117]
- Angelo Morinello, AD-145 (2017–present)[117]
- Michael Novakhov, AD-45 (2023–present)[117]
- Phil Palmesano, AD-132 (2011–present)[117]
- Sam Pirozzolo, AD-63 (2023–present)[117]
- Michael Reilly, AD-62 (2019–present)[117]
- Joe Sempolinski, AD-148 (2025–present)[117]
- Matt Simpson, AD-114 (2021–present)[117]
- Matt Slater, AD-94 (2023–present)[117]
- Robert Smullen, AD-118 (2019–present)[117]
- Christopher Tague, AD-102 (2018–present)[117]
- Mary Beth Walsh, AD-112 (2017–present)[117]
- County officials
- Kevin Byrne, county executive for Putnam County (2023–present)[116]
- Steven McLaughlin, county executive for Rensselaer County County executive (2018–present)[116]
- Steve Neuhaus, county executive for Orange County (2024–present)[116]
- Local officials
- Inna Vernikov, New York City councilmember from the 48th district (2021–present)[118]
- Party officials
- Andrea Catsimatidis, chair of the Manhattan Republican Party (2017–present)[117]
Edward F. Cox, chair of the New York Republican Party (2009–2019, 2023–present)(later endorsed Blakeman)[119]Gerard Kassar, chair of the Conservative Party of New York State (2019–present)(later endorsed Blakeman)[110]- Curtis Sliwa, former chair of the Reform Party of New York State (2016–2018)[120]
- Individuals
- Miriam Adelson, owner of the Las Vegas Sands[121]
- Sid Rosenberg, radio personality[122]
- Leo Terrell, civil rights attorney[118]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Conservative Party of New York State[106] (later endorsed Blakeman)[107]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Bruce Blakeman |
Another candidate |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Zogby Strategies[70] | January 6–8, 2026 | – (LV) | – | 34% | 21% | 45% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Bruce Blakeman |
Mike Lawler |
Elise Stefanik |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 7% | 18% | 35% | 1% | 39% |
| co/efficient (R)[126] | June 18–20, 2025 | 1108 (LV) | ± 3.8% | 6% | 8% | 64% | – | 22% |
| Siena College[77] | May 12–15, 2025 | 805 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 11% | 22% | 35% | 2%[e] | 30% |
| co/efficient (R)[127] | May 1–2, 2025 | 1163 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 8% | 9% | 56% | – | 27% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 400 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 5% | 7% | 44% | – | 44% |
| Siena College[79] | April 14–16, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 28% | 22% | – | 4%[h] | 46% |
| Siena College[81] | March 2–6, 2025 | 400 (RV) | – | 13% | 25% | – | 3%[f] | 60% |
Conservative primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County executive (2021–present)[128]
Working Families convention
Candidates
Nominee
The New York Working Families Party declined to nominate Hochul or Delgado, instead opting for a "placeholder candidate" to appear on their ballot line. The party has stated that the placeholder candidate will later be replaced by the Democratic nominee.[67] A convention attendee told City & State that Delgado won 41% of the weighted party committee vote to Hochul's 3%, while "placeholder candidate" won 56% of the vote. State party leaders Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila disputed the claim, but did not share the exact vote totals.[67]
Independents and other parties
Candidates
Declared
- Larry Sharpe (Libertarian), business training company founder and perennial candidate[129]
Filed paperwork
- Kevin Gay[97]
Publicly expressed interest
- Carl Gottstein (Independent), conservative activist[130]
- Brock Pierce (Independent), entrepreneur and candidate for president in 2020[131]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[132] | Solid D | December 20, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[133] | Likely D | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[134] | Safe D | March 19, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[135] | Likely D | April 1, 2026 |
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Kathy Hochul |
Bruce Blakeman |
Other/Undecided [m] |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270toWin[136] | March 30 – March 31, 2026 | April 1, 2026 | 51.0% | 37.0% | 12.0% | Hochul +14.0% |
| Race to the WH[137] | through March 26, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 50.6% | 36.0% | 13.4% | Hochul +14.6% |
| RealClearPolitics[138] | January 26, 2026 – March 26, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 48.5% | 33.5% | 18.0% | Hochul +15.0% |
| Average | 50.0% | 35.5% | 14.5% | Hochul +14.5% | ||
Kathy Hochul vs. Bruce Blakeman
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul (D) |
Bruce Blakeman (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[139] | April 27–30, 2026 | 806 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 49% | 33% | 3%[f] | 16% |
| Siena College[140] | March 23–26, 2026 | 804 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 47% | 34% | 3%[f] | 16% |
| Echelon Insights/Tusk Strategies[141] | March 24–26, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 5.4% | 55% | 40% | – | 5% |
| McLaughlin & Associates (R)[142][C] | March 4–8, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 52% | 43% | – | 5% |
| Siena College[143] | February 23–26, 2026 | 805 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 51% | 31% | 3%[f] | 15% |
| Marist University[144] | February 16–19, 2026 | 1,442 (RV) | ± 3.3% | 50% | 33% | 2%[n] | 15% |
| MAD Global Strategy[145][D] | February 2–4, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 47% | 34% | – | 19% |
| Siena College[69] | January 26–28, 2026 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 54% | 28% | 1%[k] | 17% |
| John Zogby Strategies[70] | January 6–8, 2026 | 844 (LV) | ± 3.4% | 53% | 39% | – | 8% |
| 49% | 34% | 8%[o] | 9% | ||||
| Siena College[71] | December 8–12, 2025 | 801 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 50% | 25% | 4%[h] | 21% |
| J.L. Partners (R)[146] | November 9–10, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 47% | 36% | – | 17% |
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 44% | 19% | – | 37% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 44% | 36% | – | 20% |
Kathy Hochul vs. Elise Stefanik
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul (D) |
Elise Stefanik (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[71] | December 8–12, 2025 | 801 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 49% | 30% | 1% | 20% |
| Siena College[72] | November 10–12, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 52% | 32% | 2%[e] | 14% |
| J.L. Partners (R)[146] | November 9–10, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 43% | – | 11% |
| Manhattan Institute (R)[147] | October 22–26, 2025 | 900 (LV/RV) | ± 3.3% | 42% | 43% | 9%[p] | 6% |
| GrayHouse (R)[73][A] | September 20–26, 2025 | 1,250 (LV) | ± 2.6% | 48% | 43% | – | 9% |
| Siena College[148] | September 8–10, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 52% | 27% | 3% | 17% |
| Siena College[75] | August 4–7, 2025 | 813 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 45% | 31% | 3% | 20% |
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 47% | 24% | – | 29% |
| Harper Polling (R)[149][E] | May 7–9, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 50% | 39% | – | 11% |
| co/efficient (R)[127] | May 1–2, 2025 | 1,163 (LV) | ± 3.3% | 43% | 42% | – | 15% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 46% | 40% | – | 14% |
Kathy Hochul vs. Mike Lawler
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul (D) |
Mike Lawler (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 44% | 24% | – | 32% |
| Harper Polling (R)[149][E] | May 7–9, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 48% | 41% | – | 11% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 45% | 38% | – | 17% |
| Citizen Data[82][B] | February 10, 2025 | 1,000 (RV) | ± 3.1% | 46% | 38% | 10% | 6%[q] |
Kathy Hochul vs. different candidate
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Kathy Hochul (D) |
Different Candidate |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College[69] | January 26–28, 2026 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 42% | 51% | 7% |
| Siena College[72] | November 10–12, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 48% | 10% |
| J.L. Partners (R)[146] | November 9–10, 2025 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 37% | 55% | 7% |
| GrayHouse (R)[73] | September 20–26, 2025 | 1,250 (LV) | ± 2.6% | 34% | 59% | 7% |
| Siena College[148] | September 8–10, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 37% | 51% | 12% |
| Siena College[75] | August 4–7, 2025 | 813 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 35% | 53% | 12% |
| Siena College[76] | June 23–26, 2025 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 37% | 55% | 8% |
| Siena College[77] | May 12–15, 2025 | 805 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 36% | 55% | 9% |
| GrayHouse (R)[78] | April 22–24, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 27% | 61% | 12% |
| Siena College[79] | April 14–16, 2025 | 802 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 39% | 48% | 13% |
| Siena College[81] | March 2–6, 2025 | 806 (RV) | ± 4.3% | 34% | 56% | 10% |
| Siena College[150] | January 27–30, 2025 | 803 (RV) | ± 4.2% | 31% | 57% | 12% |
| Siena College[151] | December 2–5, 2024 | 1,059 (RV) | ± 4.1% | 33% | 57% | 11% |
| Slingshot Strategies (D)[152] | May 2–3, 2024 | 1,059 (RV) | ± 5.0% | 34% | 44% | 21% |
Kathy Hochul vs. generic Republican
Antonio Delgado vs. Elise Stefanik
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[d] |
Margin of error |
Antonio Delgado (D) |
Elise Stefanik (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Institute (R)[147] | October 22–26, 2025 | 900 (LV/RV) | ± 3.3% | 37% | 43% | 20% |
See also
Notes
- Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Someone else" with 2%
- "Someone else" with 3%
- "Someone else" with 15%
- "Someone else" with 4%
- Jamaal Bowman with 8%
- "Someone else" with 5%
- "Someone else" with 1%
- "Someone else" with 7%
- Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- "Another party's candidate" with 2%
- Larry Sharpe (L) with 8%
- "Someone else" with 9%
- "I don't plan to vote in this election" with 6%
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