Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's favorable ratings are underwater in a new poll of New York state voters conducted by Siena College. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
It's the worst showing by Schumer in the 20 years Siena College has been conducting polls in New York state.
"A first in a Siena College poll: Schumer is 10 points underwater, with a plurality of voters viewing him unfavorably," Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg said.
Fueling the deterioration of Schumer's numbers is a plunge in favorability among Democrats.
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"While he continues to be viewed unfavorably by more than two-thirds of Republicans and a majority of independents, Schumer saw his standing with Democrats, particularly liberals, fall dramatically," Greenberg said. "Democrats view Schumer favorably 52-38%, down from 68-23%, and he’s still viewed favorably by a plurality of liberals, 47-41%, but that’s down from 68-21%."
While the poll shows that Schumer's favorable ratings are taking a hit, it also indicates that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's numbers are soaring.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for re-election in 2026, has seen both her approval and favorability ratings rise, according to a new poll of Empire State voters run by Siena College. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Hochul, who is running next year for a second four-year term as New York governor, is enjoying a rise in her approval and favorable ratings, according to the poll.
The governor's approval rating stands at 48%-45%, up from 46%-48% in Siena College's March poll.
And Hochul's favorable ratings now stand at 44%-43%, up from 40%-50% last month.
While only 39% of voters are prepared to re-elect Hochul in 2026 – with 48% saying they would like to see "someone else" – her standing is an improvement from March, when only 34% wanted to see her re-elected and 56% preferred someone else.
Greenberg noted that when it comes to the governor's approval and favorable ratings, "Hochul improved most among upstate and women voters."
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Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler, and Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, are all considering launching GOP campaigns for governor against Hochul.
Pointing to the latest poll results from Siena, Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe argued, "New Yorkers strongly support Governor Hochul's leadership because she is fighting to get results on the priorities that matter to them – from public safety to lowering costs."
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