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Governor Hochul’s Tightrope: NYC’s New Socialist Mayor-Elect Pushes Tax Hikes as GOP Challenger Elise Stefanik Gains Ground
Manhattan Institute Survey Shows a Tight Race as 2026 Approaches A fresh poll from the Manhattan Institute has set off alarms inside Democratic circles, showing Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik narrowly leading Governor Kathy Hochul , 43% to 42%. The 1-point gap is well within the margin of error, but the symbolism is unmistakable: New York’s reliably blue governorship is suddenly looking a little less secure. The Political Triangle: Hochul vs. Mamdani vs. Stefanik New
Thomas J. Smith (Staff Writer)
6 days ago
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