Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is currently leading all declared and undeclared challengers by at least 20 points in early polling previewing New York’s 2026 gubernatorial race, even though the majority of registered voters signaled they want “someone else” to replace the incumbent.

Hochul leads Republicans Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) by 20 points at 44-24%, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) by 23 points at 47-24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points at 44-19%, according to a Siena College survey released Tuesday.