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

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul could not name a single high-profile heinous crime committed by illegal immigrants in her

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,