Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a tough political climate, with a new Marist Poll showing her approval rating stuck at 39% and a majority of New Yorkers saying they do not want her to seek reelection.

The poll, which surveyed 1,204 New York state residents from April 3 to April 9, paints a bleak picture not just for Hochul, but for the state’s overall mood, showing that declining economic confidence, concerns over affordability and dissatisfaction with leadership dominate public opinion.

While Hochul’s approval rating is unchanged from a year ago, more voters see her unfavorably, with 46% disapproving of her performance, up from 42% in April of 2024, according to the poll.

Just 13% of New Yorkers strongly approve of her performance, compared to 31% who strongly disapprove.

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