New York has long favored Democratic candidates in statewide contests, yet recent polls suggest Republicans could be more competitive than in past cycles.

Rep. Mike Lawler would have a better shot than Rep. Elise Stefanik in defeating Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s gubernatorial race, a bombshell new poll claims. Lawler would fare better among moderates than Stefanik as both Republicans eye a possible race against Hochul in 2026,

Kathy Hochul accused Elise Stefanik of chasing a "viral moment" during a heated exchange on immigration at a Thursday congressional hearing. The post Elise Stefanik Scolds Kathy Hochul In Fiery Hearing As Governor Accuses Her of Chasing ‘Viral Moment’: ‘I’m Standing Up for New Yorkers!