Fox News Voter Analysis

Do you describe yourself as a man, a woman, nonbinary or in another way?
Men 1,442 48% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 0% Women 1,642 52% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1% Nonbinary/Other 35 1%
Sample: 3,119 Respondents

What is your age?
18-29 412 11% Kathy Hochul 61% Lee Zeldin 38% Another candidate 1% 30-44 761 23% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% 45-64 1,075 35% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 0% 65+ 868 30% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 45% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

What is your age?
18-44 1,173 35% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 1% 45+ 1,943 65% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

Gender, age 2 categories
18-44 men 571 16% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% 18-44 women 571 18% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1% 45+ men 868 31% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 0% 45+ women 1,071 34% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% All others 35 1%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 2,088 69% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 0% African American or Black 372 11% Kathy Hochul 82% Lee Zeldin 17% Another candidate 1% Latino or Hispanic 406 11% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% Other 252 8% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,118 Respondents

What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 2,088 69% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 0% Non-white 1,030 31% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,118 Respondents

Which of the following best describes you and your family's heritage?
Mexican 48 2% Puerto Rican 177 5% Kathy Hochul 66% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 1% Cuban 28 1% Central American 75 2% South American 35 1% Other 40 1% Not Hispanic 2,717 89% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Gender, race 4 categories
White men 972 33% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% White women 1,103 36% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 52% Another candidate 0% Black men 168 5% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 1% Black women 199 6% Kathy Hochul 87% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 1% Latino men 179 5% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0% Latino women 217 6% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% All others 278 8% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

Gender, race 2 categories
White men 972 33% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% White women 1,103 36% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 52% Another candidate 0% Non-white men 468 14% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% Non-white women 538 16% Kathy Hochul 73% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 1% All others 35 1%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

Age 2 categories, race 4 categories
White 18-44 579 21% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1% White 45+ 1,506 48% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 0% Black 18-44 191 4% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 1% Black 45+ 181 7% Kathy Hochul 82% Lee Zeldin 17% Another candidate 1% Latino 18-44 258 6% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1% Latino 45+ 147 5% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 0% All other races 252 8% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,114 Respondents

Age 2 categories, race 2 categories
White 18-44 579 21% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1% White 45+ 1,506 48% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 0% Non-white 18-44 593 13% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 32% Another candidate 1% Non-white 45+ 436 17% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,114 Respondents

Which best describes your level of education?
High school or less 772 24% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% Some college/assoc. degree 1,200 29% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0% College graduate 654 26% Kathy Hochul 57% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 0% Postgraduate study 494 21% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Which best describes your level of education?
No college degree 1,972 53% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% College degree 1,148 47% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Gender, education 2 categories
Non college men 876 25% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 1% College men 565 23% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% Non college women 1,073 28% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 1% College women 569 24% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 0% All others 35 1%
Sample: 3,118 Respondents

Age 2 categories, education 2 categories
18-44 non college 683 17% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1% 18-44 college 490 18% Kathy Hochul 66% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 0% 45+ non college 1,287 36% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 0% 45+ college 655 29% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

Education 2 categories, race 2 categories
White non college 1,310 34% Kathy Hochul 36% Lee Zeldin 64% Another candidate 1% White college 778 35% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% Non-white non college 662 18% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1% Non-white college 367 12% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,117 Respondents

Gender, education 2 categories, race 2 categories
White non college men 565 15% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 71% Another candidate 0% White non college women 737 19% Kathy Hochul 41% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1% White college men 407 18% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% White college women 366 17% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% Non-white non college men 311 9% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% Non-white non college women 336 9% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 1% Non-white college men 156 5% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% Non-white college women 202 7% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 27% Another candidate 1% All others 35 1%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

In which of these categories is your total yearly household income, that is, of everyone living in your family household? Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $25,000 445 12% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% $25,000-$49,999 733 20% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 1% $50,000-$74,999 661 20% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1% $75,000-$99,999 490 17% Kathy Hochul 47% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 0% $100,000 or more 770 31% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,099 Respondents

Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $50,000 1,178 32% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 1% $50,000-$99,999 1,151 37% Kathy Hochul 50% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0% $100,000 or more 770 31% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,099 Respondents

Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $50,000 1,178 32% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 1% $50,000 or more 1,921 68% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,099 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, or don't you consider yourself either? Would you say you're closer to the Democrats, to the Republicans, or don't you lean toward either?
Democrat/Lean Dem 1,729 51% Kathy Hochul 94% Lee Zeldin 6% Another candidate 0% Republican/Lean Rep 1,126 44% Kathy Hochul 7% Lee Zeldin 93% Another candidate 0% Independent 266 5% Kathy Hochul 47% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,121 Respondents

Party with leaners, gender
Democratic women 952 28% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% Democratic men 755 22% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Republican women 560 21% Kathy Hochul 7% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0% Republican men 559 23% Kathy Hochul 6% Lee Zeldin 94% Another candidate 0% All others 293 6% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,119 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Very liberal 414 12% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Somewhat liberal 632 20% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 12% Another candidate 1% Moderate 1,143 35% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 1% Somewhat conservative 590 23% Kathy Hochul 11% Lee Zeldin 89% Another candidate 0% Very conservative 326 10% Kathy Hochul 20% Lee Zeldin 80% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,105 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Liberal 1,046 32% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Moderate 1,143 35% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 1% Conservative 916 33% Kathy Hochul 14% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,105 Respondents

Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
Urban 1,111 32% Kathy Hochul 70% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 1% Suburban 1,267 46% Kathy Hochul 47% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 0% Small town/Rural 736 22% Kathy Hochul 40% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,114 Respondents

Gender, sizeplace 3 categories
Urban men 569 17% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 32% Another candidate 1% Suburban men 572 21% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 0% Small town/Rural men 300 10% Kathy Hochul 33% Lee Zeldin 66% Another candidate 0% Urban women 526 15% Kathy Hochul 73% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 1% Suburban women 681 25% Kathy Hochul 50% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0% Small town/Rural women 430 12% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 1% All others 34 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

Race 2 categories, sizeplace 3 categories
White urban 518 16% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 0% White suburban 976 36% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% White small town/rural 593 17% Kathy Hochul 35% Lee Zeldin 65% Another candidate 1% Non-white urban 591 16% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 1% Non-white suburban 291 10% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1% Non-white small town/rural 142 5% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,111 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant 445 13% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0% Catholic 1,101 37% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% Mormon 12 0% Other Christian 313 10% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 1% Jewish 216 8% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% Muslim 75 2% Something else 224 7% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% None 726 22% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant/Other Christian 758 24% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1% Catholic 1,101 37% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% Other 527 17% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 36% Another candidate 1% Unaffiliated 726 22% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
White Protestant/Other Christian 472 15% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 62% Another candidate 0% White Catholic 815 28% Kathy Hochul 33% Lee Zeldin 67% Another candidate 0% White other 334 12% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 0% White no religion 462 15% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 34% Another candidate 0% Non-whites 1,030 31% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian, or not?
White evangelical/white born-again Christians 61 7% All others 726 93% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 787 Respondents

How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
Never 387 34% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 0% A few times a year or less 334 34% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 0% About once a month 67 7% A few times a month 86 9% Once a week or more 173 15% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 1,047 Respondents

How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
At least monthly 326 31% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Less often 721 69% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 1,047 Respondents

Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun owner, self 144 21% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 1% Gun in household 64 12% No 575 68% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 783 Respondents

Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun in household 208 32% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 62% Another candidate 1% No gun in household 575 68% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 783 Respondents

Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran, self 85 12% Veteran in household 96 11% No 576 78% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 757 Respondents

Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran household 181 22% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 1% Non veteran household 576 78% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 757 Respondents

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18, or not?
Yes 191 24% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 1% No 598 76% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 789 Respondents

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18, or not?
Moms 93 13% Dads 97 11% Not a parent 598 76% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union member, self 188 23% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1% Union member in household 69 9% No 527 68% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union household 257 32% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1% Non union in household 527 68% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Do you consider yourself to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
Yes 71 8% No 718 92% Kathy Hochul 50% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 789 Respondents

Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the...
Right direction 958 28% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Wrong direction 2,154 72% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

Do you expect life for the next generation of Americans to be...
Better than life today 181 21% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 0% Worse than life today 432 57% Kathy Hochul 41% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 1% Or about the same 171 21% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic 190 6% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 12% Another candidate 0% Satisfied, but not Enthusiastic 753 22% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 0% Dissatisfied, but not angry 1,324 44% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Angry 848 28% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 73% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic/Satisfied 943 28% Kathy Hochul 87% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 0% Dissatisfied/Angry 2,172 72% Kathy Hochul 40% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

Which comes closer to your views?
Government should do more to solve problems 457 51% Kathy Hochul 70% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 1% Government doing too many things better left to businesseses and individuals 320 49% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 72% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 777 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
Strongly approve 666 21% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 951 28% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 440 13% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 1,056 38% Kathy Hochul 5% Lee Zeldin 95% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
Approve 1,617 49% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 1,496 51% Kathy Hochul 16% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Joe Biden, express opposition to Biden, or is Biden not a factor in your vote?
To express support for Biden 246 29% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% To express opposition to Biden 250 34% Kathy Hochul 7% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 1% Biden is not a factor 292 37% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Joe Biden, express opposition to Biden, or is Biden not a factor in your vote?
Biden a factor 496 63% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 0% Biden not a factor 292 37% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Donald Trump, express opposition to Trump, or is Trump not a factor in your vote?
To express support for Trump 161 21% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 80% Another candidate 1% To express opposition to Trump 308 37% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% Trump is not a factor 307 41% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 776 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Donald Trump, express opposition to Trump, or is Trump not a factor in your vote?
Trump a factor 469 59% Kathy Hochul 66% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 1% Trump not a factor 307 41% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 776 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Strongly approve 73 7% Somewhat approve 185 23% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 19% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 255 30% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 263 40% Kathy Hochul 16% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 776 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Approve 258 30% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 518 70% Kathy Hochul 33% Lee Zeldin 66% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 776 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Supreme Court
Strongly approve 102 12% Kathy Hochul 32% Lee Zeldin 68% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 247 36% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 215 23% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 216 29% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 19% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 780 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Supreme Court
Approve 349 49% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 69% Another candidate 1% Disapprove 431 51% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 780 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI
Strongly approve 156 16% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1% Somewhat approve 352 48% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 150 21% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 123 16% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI
Approve 508 64% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% Disapprove 273 36% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 68% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Department of Justice, or DOJ
Strongly approve 126 11% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1% Somewhat approve 336 48% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 34% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 193 26% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 125 14% Kathy Hochul 10% Lee Zeldin 90% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 780 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Department of Justice, or DOJ
Approve 462 59% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 1% Disapprove 318 41% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 68% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 780 Respondents

In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the news media when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately, and fairly?
A great deal 208 6% Kathy Hochul 83% Lee Zeldin 17% Another candidate 0% A lot 379 12% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% A moderate amount 1,051 30% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 27% Another candidate 0% A little 769 27% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% None 710 25% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,117 Respondents

In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the news media when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately, and fairly?
A great deal/A lot 587 18% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% A moderate amount 1,051 30% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 27% Another candidate 0% A little/None 1,479 52% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 68% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,117 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden is a strong leader?
Yes, Biden is a strong leader 327 38% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% No, Biden is not a strong leader 452 62% Kathy Hochul 25% Lee Zeldin 74% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 779 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden is honest and trustworthy?
Yes, Biden is honest and trustworthy 424 53% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 14% Another candidate 0% No, Biden is not honest and trustworthy 359 47% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 783 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden cares about people like you?
Yes, Biden cares about people like you 438 53% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 14% Another candidate 0% No, Biden does not care about people like you 349 47% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 787 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden has the mental capability to serve effectively as president?
Yes, Biden has mental capability to serve effectively as president 395 48% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% No, does not have mental capability to serve effectively as president 386 52% Kathy Hochul 16% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? The economy
Strongly approve 127 15% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 3% Another candidate 1% Somewhat approve 237 32% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 12% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 117 15% Kathy Hochul 77% Lee Zeldin 22% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 268 38% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? The economy
Approve 364 47% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 385 53% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 69% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Energy policy
Strongly approve 143 17% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 255 34% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 128 19% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 225 30% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 751 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Energy policy
Approve 398 51% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 353 49% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 75% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 751 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Border security
Strongly approve 101 15% Kathy Hochul 94% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 259 30% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 127 16% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 263 39% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 750 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Border security
Approve 360 45% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 390 55% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 69% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 750 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Student debt
Strongly approve 213 28% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 206 26% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 23% Another candidate 1% Somewhat disapprove 115 16% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 216 31% Kathy Hochul 10% Lee Zeldin 90% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 750 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Student debt
Approve 419 53% Kathy Hochul 87% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 331 47% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 73% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 750 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Climate change
Strongly approve 180 28% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 252 33% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 135 17% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 68% Another candidate 2% Strongly disapprove 178 22% Kathy Hochul 11% Lee Zeldin 89% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 745 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Climate change
Approve 432 61% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 313 39% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 80% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 745 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Russia
Strongly approve 157 20% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 232 30% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 137 21% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 223 29% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Russia
Approve 389 51% Kathy Hochul 87% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 360 49% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? China
Strongly approve 107 16% Kathy Hochul 98% Lee Zeldin 2% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 274 36% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 141 20% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Strongly disapprove 227 28% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? China
Approve 381 52% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 368 48% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 72% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...?
Approve of Biden on all seven issues 217 7% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Disapprove of Biden on all seven issues 205 7% Kathy Hochul 7% Lee Zeldin 93% Another candidate 0% All others 2,699 86% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,121 Respondents

Compared to previous administrations, do you think the Biden administration is...
More ethical 362 47% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Less ethical 221 33% Kathy Hochul 9% Lee Zeldin 91% Another candidate 0% Or about the same 173 21% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 756 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Kathy Hochul is handling her job as governor?
Strongly approve 617 18% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat approve 1,086 33% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Somewhat disapprove 434 14% Kathy Hochul 33% Lee Zeldin 65% Another candidate 2% Strongly disapprove 946 35% Kathy Hochul 3% Lee Zeldin 97% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,083 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Kathy Hochul is handling her job as governor?
Approve 1,703 51% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Disapprove 1,380 49% Kathy Hochul 11% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,083 Respondents

Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is...
Excellent 40 6% Good 163 20% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Not so good 339 38% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% Poor 239 35% Kathy Hochul 9% Lee Zeldin 90% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is...
Excellent/Good 203 27% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% Not so good/Poor 578 73% Kathy Hochul 35% Lee Zeldin 64% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Which best describes your family's financial situation? Are you...
Getting ahead 310 10% Kathy Hochul 79% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 0% Holding steady 1,822 58% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% Falling behind 980 31% Kathy Hochul 40% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. When you say inflation increasing prices was a factor in your vote, which of the following was the MOST IMPORTANT? Was it the cost of...
Health care and prescription drugs 308 11% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 0% Groceries and food 1,461 47% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0% Gas or other transportation costs 341 12% Kathy Hochul 34% Lee Zeldin 66% Another candidate 0% Housing 366 10% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 1% Child care 66 2% Utilities like heat and electricity 417 15% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 0% Something else 78 2% Inflation was not a factor in vote 49 1%
Sample: 3,086 Respondents

Do you think higher than usual prices are more because of President Biden's policies or more because of factors outside Biden's control?
More because of Biden's policies 408 56% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 1% More because of factors outside Biden's control 374 44% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 782 Respondents

How confident are you that: You could find a good job if you needed to
Very confident 694 22% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 1% Somewhat confident 1,244 40% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1% Not too confident 741 25% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% Not at all confident 400 12% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,079 Respondents

How confident are you that: You could find a good job if you needed to
Very/Somewhat confident 1,938 63% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all confident 1,141 37% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,079 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can keep up with your expenses
Very confident 707 23% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 27% Another candidate 0% Somewhat confident 1,358 44% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0% Not too confident 755 25% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 1% Not at all confident 270 8% Kathy Hochul 36% Lee Zeldin 64% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,090 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can keep up with your expenses
Very/Somewhat confident 2,065 67% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all confident 1,025 33% Kathy Hochul 41% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,090 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can rely on having Social Security benefits in the future
Very confident 582 18% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 36% Another candidate 0% Somewhat confident 1,083 36% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 0% Not too confident 946 30% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1% Not at all confident 485 17% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,096 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can rely on having Social Security benefits in the future
Very/Somewhat confident 1,665 53% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all confident 1,431 47% Kathy Hochul 47% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,096 Respondents

Which one of the following would you say is the most important issue facing the country?
The economy and jobs 1,203 43% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% Health care 232 7% Kathy Hochul 73% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 1% Immigration 209 6% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 76% Another candidate 1% Abortion 307 8% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0% Crime 490 15% Kathy Hochul 33% Lee Zeldin 67% Another candidate 0% Climate change 286 9% Kathy Hochul 94% Lee Zeldin 6% Another candidate 0% Foreign Policy 53 2% The coronavirus pandemic 90 2% Gun policy 239 7% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,109 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision on abortion
The single most important factor 883 26% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,456 46% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% A minor factor 364 14% Kathy Hochul 21% Lee Zeldin 79% Another candidate 1% Not a factor 400 14% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,103 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision on abortion
Important factor 2,339 72% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% Minor or not a factor 764 28% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,103 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Inflation increasing prices for gas, groceries and other goods
The single most important factor 1,483 49% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,399 44% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 34% Another candidate 0% A minor factor 167 6% Kathy Hochul 77% Lee Zeldin 23% Another candidate 0% Not a factor 49 1%
Sample: 3,098 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Inflation increasing prices for gas, groceries and other goods
Important factor 2,882 93% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0% Minor or not a factor 216 7% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,098 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The future of democracy in this country
The single most important factor 1,508 46% Kathy Hochul 70% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,209 40% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 1% A minor factor 231 8% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 0% Not a factor 148 5% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,096 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The future of democracy in this country
Important factor 2,717 87% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 0% Minor or not a factor 379 13% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 77% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,096 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Violent crime rates increasing from a few years ago
The single most important factor 1,018 32% Kathy Hochul 41% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1% An important factor, but not the most important 1,679 55% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% A minor factor 309 10% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 0% Not a factor 92 3%
Sample: 3,098 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Violent crime rates increasing from a few years ago
Important factor 2,697 87% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Minor or not a factor 401 13% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,098 Respondents

In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
The single most important factor 1,595 51% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 38% Another candidate 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,260 43% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 55% Another candidate 1% A minor factor 158 5% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1% Not a factor 102 2% Kathy Hochul 43% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 3%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
Important factor 2,855 93% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% Minor or not a factor 260 7% Kathy Hochul 41% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The COVID-19 pandemic
Very concerned 176 17% Kathy Hochul 79% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 1% Somewhat concerned 270 39% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 0% Not too concerned 232 26% Kathy Hochul 40% Lee Zeldin 59% Another candidate 1% Not at all concerned 105 18% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 783 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The COVID-19 pandemic
Very/Somewhat concerned 446 56% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 337 44% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 72% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 783 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The use of opioids
Very concerned 284 34% Kathy Hochul 50% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 0% Somewhat concerned 316 42% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1% Not too concerned 138 17% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 1% Not at all concerned 43 7%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The use of opioids
Very/Somewhat concerned 600 76% Kathy Hochul 50% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all concerned 181 24% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The effects of climate change
Very concerned 293 34% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 1% Somewhat concerned 233 27% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1% Not too concerned 146 22% Kathy Hochul 21% Lee Zeldin 79% Another candidate 0% Not at all concerned 109 17% Kathy Hochul 4% Lee Zeldin 96% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The effects of climate change
Very/Somewhat concerned 526 61% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 255 39% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 781 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? Crime
Very concerned 414 52% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 62% Another candidate 0% Somewhat concerned 251 33% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 38% Another candidate 1% Not too concerned 92 13% Not at all concerned 22 2%
Sample: 779 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? Crime
Very/Somewhat concerned 665 85% Kathy Hochul 47% Lee Zeldin 52% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all concerned 114 15% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 779 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on your decision whether to vote in this election
Major impact on whether to vote 1,376 40% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 1% Minor impact on whether to vote 640 21% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 1% No impact 679 25% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 400 14% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,095 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on your decision whether to vote in this election
Impact on whether to vote 2,016 61% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 1% No impact 679 25% Kathy Hochul 44% Lee Zeldin 56% Another candidate 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 400 14% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,095 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on which candidates you support in this election
Major impact on who to support 1,587 47% Kathy Hochul 70% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 1% Minor impact on who to support 631 24% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 44% Another candidate 1% No impact 440 15% Kathy Hochul 37% Lee Zeldin 63% Another candidate 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 400 14% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,058 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on which candidates you support in this election
Impact on who to support 2,218 71% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 34% Another candidate 1% No impact 440 15% Kathy Hochul 37% Lee Zeldin 63% Another candidate 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 400 14% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,058 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? A law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide
Strongly favor 392 52% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favor 158 23% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% Somewhat oppose 94 11% Strongly oppose 108 14% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 77% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 752 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? A law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide
Strongly/Somewhat favor 550 75% Kathy Hochul 70% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 202 25% Kathy Hochul 28% Lee Zeldin 71% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 752 Respondents

Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Should abortion be...
Legal in all cases 296 34% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 1% Legal in most cases 311 43% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% Illegal in most cases 137 19% Kathy Hochul 16% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 0% Illegal in all cases 40 4%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Should abortion be...
Legal in all/most cases 607 76% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 1% Illegal in all/most cases 177 24% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 77% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Happy 94 13% Satisfied, but not happy 124 19% Kathy Hochul 21% Lee Zeldin 79% Another candidate 0% Dissatisfied, but not angry 205 26% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1% Angry 354 42% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 777 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Happy/Satisfied 218 32% Kathy Hochul 25% Lee Zeldin 75% Another candidate 0% Dissatisfied/Angry 559 68% Kathy Hochul 65% Lee Zeldin 34% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 777 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Increasing law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border
Strongly favor 311 46% Kathy Hochul 36% Lee Zeldin 64% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favor 252 33% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 0% Somewhat oppose 126 14% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 0% Strongly oppose 65 7%
Sample: 754 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Increasing law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border
Strongly/Somewhat favor 563 79% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 191 21% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 754 Respondents

Do you think immigrants in the U.S. today do more to...
Help the country 445 58% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 0% Hurt the country 302 42% Kathy Hochul 30% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 747 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Racism in the U.S.
Too much 213 30% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 81% Another candidate 1% Too little 371 45% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 23% Another candidate 1% About the right amount 190 25% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 774 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Sexual orientation
Too much 338 47% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 76% Another candidate 0% Too little 204 27% Kathy Hochul 83% Lee Zeldin 17% Another candidate 1% About the right amount 232 25% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 774 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Gender identity
Too much 350 47% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 75% Another candidate 0% Too little 202 28% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 0% About the right amount 223 25% Kathy Hochul 77% Lee Zeldin 22% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 775 Respondents

Thinking about the way your local public schools responded to COVID-19, would you say the response went too far, not far enough, or was it about right?
Too far 898 33% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 0% Not far enough 528 15% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 32% Another candidate 1% About right 1,664 52% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,090 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very serious 388 45% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 26% Another candidate 1% Somewhat serious 247 33% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 1% Not too serious 104 17% Kathy Hochul 14% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 1% Not at all serious 43 5%
Sample: 782 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very/Somewhat serious 635 78% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 35% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all serious 147 22% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 782 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very serious 361 41% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 23% Another candidate 1% Somewhat serious 251 37% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 1% Not too serious 119 16% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 1% Not at all serious 43 5%
Sample: 774 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very/Somewhat serious 612 78% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 36% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all serious 162 22% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 84% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 774 Respondents

In general, would you say police in this country are too tough, not tough enough or about right in handling crime?
Too tough 710 22% Kathy Hochul 83% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 1% Not tough enough 1,225 40% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 71% Another candidate 1% About right 1,144 38% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,079 Respondents

Should gun laws in the U.S. be made...
More strict 511 59% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 1% Less strict 126 20% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 0% Kept as they are 147 21% Kathy Hochul 10% Lee Zeldin 89% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Do you think it should be the responsibility of the federal government to make sure that all Americans have health care coverage, or should that not be the responsibility of the federal government?
Should be 583 76% Kathy Hochul 72% Lee Zeldin 27% Another candidate 0% Should not be 169 24% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 752 Respondents

Which is the better approach for U.S. energy policy? Is it better to...
Focus on expanding production of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas 274 39% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 75% Another candidate 0% Focus on expanding use of alternative energy, such as solar and wind 475 61% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 749 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana nationwide
Strongly favor 267 32% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favor 218 33% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 45% Another candidate 0% Somewhat oppose 131 17% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 52% Another candidate 1% Strongly oppose 135 18% Kathy Hochul 37% Lee Zeldin 63% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 751 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana nationwide
Strongly/Somewhat favor 485 65% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 266 35% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 751 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Terrorism
Made the U.S. safer 190 22% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 1% Made the U.S. less safe 327 46% Kathy Hochul 14% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 1% Has not made much difference 260 32% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 777 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Crime
Made the U.S. safer 111 14% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0% Made the U.S. less safe 398 55% Kathy Hochul 16% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 1% Has not made much difference 270 32% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 14% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 779 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Cyberattacks
Made the U.S. safer 165 19% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Made the U.S. less safe 295 40% Kathy Hochul 20% Lee Zeldin 80% Another candidate 1% Has not made much difference 313 41% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 773 Respondents

In general, do you think the United States should take a more or less active role solving the world's problems, or is its current role about right?
More active 227 26% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% Less active 264 36% Kathy Hochul 34% Lee Zeldin 66% Another candidate 0% About right 262 38% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 22% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 753 Respondents

In general, do you think the United States should take a more active or less active role aiding Ukraine in its war with Russia, or is its current role about right?
More active 228 31% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 28% Another candidate 1% Less active 220 30% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 60% Another candidate 1% About right 293 39% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 741 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden
Very favorable 192 23% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 199 23% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 1% Somewhat unfavorable 96 15% Very unfavorable 275 38% Kathy Hochul 10% Lee Zeldin 90% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 16 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden
Very/Somewhat favorable 391 46% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 371 53% Kathy Hochul 18% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 16 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump
Very favorable 158 20% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 1% Somewhat favorable 134 22% Kathy Hochul 10% Lee Zeldin 90% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 81 8% Very unfavorable 390 49% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 14% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 17 1%
Sample: 780 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump
Very/Somewhat favorable 292 42% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 471 57% Kathy Hochul 79% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 17 1%
Sample: 780 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Trump/Biden
Favorable view of Trump and Biden 35 5% Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Biden 253 37% Kathy Hochul 7% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0% Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Trump 347 42% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 6% Another candidate 0% Unfavorable view of Trump and Biden 114 16% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 58% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 749 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kamala Harris
Very favorable 149 16% Kathy Hochul 95% Lee Zeldin 5% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 217 27% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 1% Somewhat unfavorable 96 11% Very unfavorable 274 41% Kathy Hochul 9% Lee Zeldin 91% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 46 4%
Sample: 782 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kamala Harris
Very/Somewhat favorable 366 43% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 370 52% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 81% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 46 4%
Sample: 782 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Democratic Party
Very favorable 185 20% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 212 25% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 116 20% Kathy Hochul 31% Lee Zeldin 69% Another candidate 0% Very unfavorable 242 33% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 23 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Democratic Party
Very/Somewhat favorable 397 45% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 358 54% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 23 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden/The Democratic Party
Favorable view of Dem Party and Biden 345 41% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Biden 46 5% Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Dem Party 40 5% Unfavorable view of Dem Party and Biden 315 49% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 746 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party
Very favorable 146 22% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 178 24% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 1% Somewhat unfavorable 120 13% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 310 38% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 6% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 27 2%
Sample: 781 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party
Very/Somewhat favorable 324 46% Kathy Hochul 14% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 430 51% Kathy Hochul 85% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 27 2%
Sample: 781 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump/The Republican Party
Favorable view of Rep Party and Trump 260 39% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 87% Another candidate 0% Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Trump 60 9% Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Rep Party 27 3% Unfavorable view of Rep Party and Trump 396 49% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 743 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party/The Democratic Party
Favorable view of both parties 58 8% Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Dem Party 260 40% Kathy Hochul 4% Lee Zeldin 95% Another candidate 0% Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Rep Party 331 38% Kathy Hochul 98% Lee Zeldin 2% Another candidate 0% Unfavorable view of both parties 96 14%
Sample: 745 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Andrew Cuomo
Very favorable 433 13% Kathy Hochul 80% Lee Zeldin 19% Another candidate 1% Somewhat favorable 654 21% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 660 22% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 0% Very unfavorable 1,141 41% Kathy Hochul 25% Lee Zeldin 74% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 150 3% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 3%
Sample: 3,038 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Andrew Cuomo
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,087 34% Kathy Hochul 79% Lee Zeldin 20% Another candidate 1% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 1,801 63% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 61% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 150 3% Kathy Hochul 64% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 3%
Sample: 3,038 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kathy Hochul
Very favorable 672 20% Kathy Hochul 92% Lee Zeldin 8% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 921 30% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 12% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 387 12% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 60% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 917 35% Kathy Hochul 5% Lee Zeldin 95% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 143 3% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 3%
Sample: 3,040 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kathy Hochul
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,593 50% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 1,304 47% Kathy Hochul 13% Lee Zeldin 86% Another candidate 1% Don't know enough to say 143 3% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 3%
Sample: 3,040 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Lee Zeldin
Very favorable 754 29% Kathy Hochul 12% Lee Zeldin 88% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 562 21% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 76% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 381 11% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 934 28% Kathy Hochul 97% Lee Zeldin 3% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 400 10% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,031 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Lee Zeldin
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,316 50% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 1,315 39% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 1% Don't know enough to say 400 10% Kathy Hochul 81% Lee Zeldin 18% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,031 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Chuck Schumer
Very favorable 957 28% Kathy Hochul 90% Lee Zeldin 10% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 751 26% Kathy Hochul 77% Lee Zeldin 22% Another candidate 1% Somewhat unfavorable 356 13% Kathy Hochul 34% Lee Zeldin 65% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 820 31% Kathy Hochul 6% Lee Zeldin 93% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 162 3% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,046 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Chuck Schumer
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,708 53% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 1,176 43% Kathy Hochul 14% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 162 3% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 42% Another candidate 2%
Sample: 3,046 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Pinion
Very favorable 423 14% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 76% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 589 24% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 81% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 316 9% Kathy Hochul 68% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 356 11% Kathy Hochul 86% Lee Zeldin 13% Another candidate 1% Don't know enough to say 1,337 42% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,021 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Pinion
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,012 38% Kathy Hochul 21% Lee Zeldin 79% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 672 20% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 1% Don't know enough to say 1,337 42% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,021 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kirsten Gillibrand
Very favorable 573 18% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 15% Another candidate 0% Somewhat favorable 836 29% Kathy Hochul 71% Lee Zeldin 29% Another candidate 0% Somewhat unfavorable 426 14% Kathy Hochul 34% Lee Zeldin 66% Another candidate 1% Very unfavorable 555 20% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 83% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 644 19% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,034 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kirsten Gillibrand
Very/Somewhat favorable 1,409 46% Kathy Hochul 76% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 981 35% Kathy Hochul 24% Lee Zeldin 76% Another candidate 0% Don't know enough to say 644 19% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 50% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,034 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very confident 1,283 40% Kathy Hochul 79% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 0% Somewhat confident 1,103 37% Kathy Hochul 46% Lee Zeldin 53% Another candidate 1% Not too confident 527 17% Kathy Hochul 20% Lee Zeldin 79% Another candidate 1% Not at all confident 194 6% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 91% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,107 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very/Somewhat confident 2,386 77% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 36% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all confident 721 23% Kathy Hochul 17% Lee Zeldin 82% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,107 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very confident 1,413 47% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 0% Somewhat confident 1,240 41% Kathy Hochul 56% Lee Zeldin 43% Another candidate 1% Not too confident 350 10% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 1% Not at all confident 92 2%
Sample: 3,095 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very/Somewhat confident 2,653 87% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 48% Another candidate 0% Not too/Not at all confident 442 13% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,095 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will NOT be allowed to vote?
Very confident 1,156 36% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 21% Another candidate 0% Somewhat confident 944 31% Kathy Hochul 59% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% Not too confident 636 21% Kathy Hochul 22% Lee Zeldin 78% Another candidate 0% Not at all confident 350 12% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,086 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will NOT be allowed to vote?
Very/Somewhat confident 2,100 67% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 1% Not too/Not at all confident 986 33% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 81% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,086 Respondents

Do you think Joe Biden was legitimately elected president, or not?
Yes, legitimately elected 565 73% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 0% No, not legitimately elected 214 27% Kathy Hochul 5% Lee Zeldin 95% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 779 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not? The Democratic Party
Yes 365 52% Kathy Hochul 38% Lee Zeldin 62% Another candidate 1% No 415 48% Kathy Hochul 67% Lee Zeldin 33% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 780 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not? The Republican Party
Yes 419 56% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 31% Another candidate 0% No 359 44% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not?
Yes, both parties are too tolerant of extremist groups 133 20% Kathy Hochul 55% Lee Zeldin 45% Another candidate 1% Democratic Party is too tolerant of extremist groups, Republican Party is not 231 32% Kathy Hochul 27% Lee Zeldin 73% Another candidate 0% Republican Party is too tolerant of extremist groups, Democratic Party is not 282 35% Kathy Hochul 78% Lee Zeldin 22% Another candidate 0% No, neither party is too tolerant of extremist groups 127 13% Kathy Hochul 37% Lee Zeldin 62% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 773 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Democratic Party
All of the time 136 13% Kathy Hochul 99% Lee Zeldin 0% Another candidate 0% Most of the time 258 33% Kathy Hochul 84% Lee Zeldin 16% Another candidate 0% Only some of the time 240 33% Kathy Hochul 28% Lee Zeldin 71% Another candidate 1% Never 148 20% Kathy Hochul 5% Lee Zeldin 94% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Democratic Party
All or most of the time 394 46% Kathy Hochul 88% Lee Zeldin 12% Another candidate 0% Only some of the time or never 388 54% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 80% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Republican Party
All of the time 70 9% Most of the time 225 31% Kathy Hochul 11% Lee Zeldin 89% Another candidate 0% Only some of the time 286 34% Kathy Hochul 62% Lee Zeldin 37% Another candidate 1% Never 201 26% Kathy Hochul 93% Lee Zeldin 7% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Republican Party
All or most of the time 295 40% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0% Only some of the time or never 487 60% Kathy Hochul 75% Lee Zeldin 24% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country?
Both parties try to do what's right for the country at least most of the time 83 9% Democratic Party tries at least most of the time, Republican Party does not 309 37% Kathy Hochul 98% Lee Zeldin 2% Another candidate 0% Republican Party tries at least most of the time, Democratic Party does not 208 30% Kathy Hochul 4% Lee Zeldin 96% Another candidate 0% Neither party tries to do what's right for the country at least most of the time 178 24% Kathy Hochul 39% Lee Zeldin 60% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 778 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Democrats
Yes, it is 1,463 50% Kathy Hochul 29% Lee Zeldin 70% Another candidate 1% No, it is not 1,618 50% Kathy Hochul 77% Lee Zeldin 23% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,081 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Republicans
Yes, it is 1,847 59% Kathy Hochul 74% Lee Zeldin 25% Another candidate 1% No, it is not 1,230 41% Kathy Hochul 23% Lee Zeldin 77% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,077 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Democrats/Republicans
Yes, both 565 19% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% Democrats but not Republicans 881 31% Kathy Hochul 19% Lee Zeldin 81% Another candidate 0% Republicans but not Democrats 1,264 40% Kathy Hochul 89% Lee Zeldin 11% Another candidate 0% No, neither 341 11% Kathy Hochul 35% Lee Zeldin 64% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 3,051 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along/I decided over the course of the campaign 678 88% Kathy Hochul 53% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 0% I decided in the last few days/Still have not decided 110 12% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along 410 50% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% I decided over the course of the campaign 268 38% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 1% I decided in the last few days/Still have not decided 110 12% Kathy Hochul 42% Lee Zeldin 57% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along 410 50% Kathy Hochul 54% Lee Zeldin 46% Another candidate 0% I decided over the course of the campaign 268 38% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 1% I decided in the last few days 56 9% I still have not decided 54 3%
Sample: 788 Respondents

When voted
Election Day 1,742 57% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% Early/Absentee 1,378 43% Kathy Hochul 63% Lee Zeldin 36% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Vote type
Election Day 1,742 57% Kathy Hochul 45% Lee Zeldin 54% Another candidate 1% Early in person 934 28% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 40% Another candidate 1% Mail 444 15% Kathy Hochul 69% Lee Zeldin 30% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Was/will/would this election your first time ever voting in a general election, or not?
First time voting 33 7% Not 755 93% Kathy Hochul 52% Lee Zeldin 47% Another candidate 1%
Sample: 788 Respondents

Age in generation categories
Gen Z - 18-25 254 7% Kathy Hochul 58% Lee Zeldin 41% Another candidate 1% Millennials - 26-41 772 23% Kathy Hochul 60% Lee Zeldin 39% Another candidate 1% Gen X - 42-57 764 25% Kathy Hochul 49% Lee Zeldin 51% Another candidate 0% Boomers - 58-76 1,153 40% Kathy Hochul 51% Lee Zeldin 49% Another candidate 0% Silent Generation - 77+ 173 5% Kathy Hochul 48% Lee Zeldin 52% Another candidate 0%
Sample: 3,116 Respondents

Asked of Republicans/Republican leaners, displayed among total: Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Make America Great Again, or MAGA, movement, or not?
MAGA Republican 189 29% Kathy Hochul 3% Lee Zeldin 96% Another candidate 0% Not MAGA Republican 114 17% Kathy Hochul 15% Lee Zeldin 85% Another candidate 0% Democrats 403 48% Kathy Hochul 94% Lee Zeldin 6% Another candidate 0% Independents 78 6%
Sample: 784 Respondents

Asked of Democrats/Democratic leaners, displayed among total: Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the progressive movement, or not?
Progressive Democrat 230 29% Kathy Hochul 96% Lee Zeldin 4% Another candidate 0% Not progressive Democrat 164 18% Kathy Hochul 91% Lee Zeldin 9% Another candidate 0% Republicans 308 47% Kathy Hochul 8% Lee Zeldin 92% Another candidate 0% Independents 78 6%
Sample: 780 Respondents