According to RealClearPolitics’ polling average, the New York gubernatorial race between Kathy Hochul, an incumbent Democrat and Lee Zeldin, is now a “tossup.”
The polling outlet’s Rolling average The results of polls taken from Sept. 30 to October 12 show Hochul leading Republican congressman by 5.3%. However, 7% of voters remain undecided about who they will vote.
“We have just 24 days to go until we FIRE @KathyHochul & save our state. It’s not too late for Hochul to come out of hiding & do multiple debates with me across New York, starting immediately!” Zeldin stated in a Tweet, as well as a graphic showing that the race is moving from “lean Democrat” to “toss-up.”
This shift in polls is a significant return for Zeldin who was down as much as 24 percentage points in August.
Democratic New York Governor in Chief Kathy Hochul, Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin
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“It’s a very competitive race,” pollster Doug Schoen The New York PostFriday
Recent polling Marist University data showed that Hochul is ahead of Zeldin but independent voters support Zeldin at 49% to 35%. Rising crime resonates with more voters, particularly in New York City.
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Lee Zeldin, a New York Republican candidate for governor, speaks at a Moms 4Zeldin town hall on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
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“Even though Democratic candidates for governor or U.S. Senate lead in very bluish, New YorkThe race for governor is still worth watching,” Lee M. Miringoff from the Marist Institute for Public Opinion said in a statement. “Republicans say they are more likely to vote, enthusiasm for Zeldin among his supporters exceeds Hochul’s, and any shift to crime in the closing weeks is likely to benefit Zeldin.”
Zeldin has Fireworks promiseAfter George Soros’s support, Alvin Bragg was appointed New York City’s progressive District attorney. Bragg has been criticized for his perceived soft-on crime policies.
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Kathy Hochul (New York governor) speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative CGI annual meeting in New York
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“I’m not in the race to be second. I’m all-in. “I’m more than 18 months into the race, campaigning throughout this entire state,” Zeldin stated earlier in this month. These are the reasons I was able to get into the race. Pro-criminal lawsThey have been being passed out from Albany.”
Hochul has made a mockery of Zeldin’s stance on abortion on the campaign trail and attempted to tie him to former President Donald Trump’s personality and policies. A fundraiser was held The September issue of the New York Republican.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Hochul and Zeldin for clarification but they did not immediately reply.
