New York Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to maintain a significant lead over her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin — but it appears to be shrinking, according to the latest Siena College poll.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2022.Republican Lee Zeldin is closing in on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with just three weeks to go before Election Day, according to a pair of new polls released Tuesday.showed the Democratic incumbent with a 50-46% lead over Zeldin, a narrow, four-point margin in a heavily Democratic state that hasn't elected a Republican to statewide office in 20 years.
"In the blue state of New York, the race for governor is competitive," Quinnipiac polling analyst Mary Snow said in a statement. "Democrats have cruised to victory in gubernatorial races since 2006, but Governor Hochul's narrow edge puts Republican Lee Zeldin well within striking distance of her." But Quinnipiac had the New York City margin considerably closer, with Hochul picking up 59% to Zeldin's 37%.
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