A majority of New Yorkers want to replace Kathy Hochul as governor in 2026, even as a greater number approve of her job performance and hold a favorable view of her compared to a couple of months ago,

But Hochul also continued to climb from record-low numbers recorded by Siena in September, when her favorability had fallen to 34%.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s job approval rating has increased slightly, according to a new Siena Poll released Tuesday.According to the poll, her approval rating sits at 46%, up from 41% in October.When asked if they would vote to re-elect Hochul,