Republican Governor Looks More Real: Lee Zeldin Supports More Voters Than Hokul

Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin has edged out his archrival, incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul, in the race for New York governor. The edition told in more detail New York Post.

According to a Trafalgar Group poll released Oct. 31, crime fighter Zeldin currently leads the progressive incumbent 48,4% to 47,6%.

Only 4% of voters polled said they were still undecided on who they want to elect as the next governor.

"The Hokul crime wave is throwing New York into the abyss," Zeldin said in a statement after the poll's results were released. "To repeal the bail law, fire fraudulent district attorneys like Alvin Bragg, stop toll collection, and take other bold actions to save our state, Hokul must go."

“On November 8th, we will win this race for governor because we have to. Losing is not an option. New Yorkers across the state are tired of attacks on our wallets, safety, freedom, and education of our children. They are fed up with Kathy Hokul in New York,” he added.

Hokul headquarters declined to comment on the results of the new poll.

The poll comes after Hokul, who is running for office for the first time, came under fire for suggesting in a recent interview that Americans' growing fear of crime was fabricated by "master manipulators" as part of a national "conspiracy."

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The gap between Hokul and the Long Island congressman has narrowed significantly, as Zeldin is very vocal in his anti-crime statements.

“Last week we heard how she changed her stance on crime, yeshivot, charter schools, bail and maybe her favorite flavor of ice cream,” said council member Joe Borelli, a spokesman for the pro-Zeldin committee.

Jesse Garcia, Zeldin's hometown Suffolk County GOP chairman, said the latest poll shows the Republican candidate has a good chance.

He compared Zeldin to Yankee Hall of Famer pitcher Mariano Rivera.

"If we're talking about the greatest speakers, it's Mariano Rivera and Lee Zeldin," Garcia said.

Republican consultant William O'Reilly argued that the latest poll results prove that Zeldin's tough approach to crime is resonating with voters.

"Crime has changed everything, especially in New York," O'Reilly said.

Republican Party spokesman Nick Langworthy added, "New Yorkers are excited and ready to take back our state."

Trafalgar's poll of 1198 likely voters, which was conducted from October 27 to 31, had a margin of error of 2,9%.