Hochul Approval & Favorability Ratings Up a Little; Hochul Lead Over Stefanik; Falls to 14 Points from 23 Points

Siena Poll

Hochul Approval & Favorability Ratings Up a Little; Hochul Lead Over Stefanik In 2026 Race Falls to 14 Points, 45-31%, from 23 Points, 47-24%, in June; Voters Say if Stefanik Runs & Is Elected Gov, It Would Be Bad for NY, 49-37%

If BBB Cuts Federal $ to NY, 36% Say Reduce Services, 24%, Increase Taxes; Voters Oppose NY Spending $3B to Continue Providing Healthcare to Immigrants in NY Illegally; 69% of NYers Concerned (43% Very) About Rural Hospital Closures

Trump Fav & Job Ratings Up a Bit, Still Underwater; Voters Say He’s Not Succeeding Making Necessities More Affordable, Ending Wars, Protecting Rights of All

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Siena pollster Steven Greenberg will be available in the LCA room on the 3^rd floor of the Capitol at 11 am, Tuesday, August 12, to discuss the poll findings.

Greenberg can be reached at 518-469-9858 or steve@greenbergpr.com to arrange for interviews in person or via Zoom/Teams/phone (do not hit 'reply' to this email to reach Greenberg).

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