New York Voters SLAM Cuck Schumer

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New York voters deliver a crushing blow to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with his job approval plunging to a record-low 27% in the latest Marist Poll, signaling deep frustration after years of national Democratic leadership failures.

Story Highlights

Schumer’s approval hits 27% excellent/good among NY registered voters, down from 34% last year, with 65% rating him fair or poor—his lowest since tracking began in 1999.
Sharp drops among Republicans (84% negative) and independents (65% negative) highlight growing rejection of Schumer’s federal role amid President Trump’s successes.
Governor Kathy Hochul bucks the trend at 46% approval, leading GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman by 17 points, showing state-level Democrats faring better than national figures.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand also slumps to a 15-year low of 31% approval, underscoring broad Democratic vulnerabilities in the Empire State.
National aggregates confirm Schumer’s woes, with RealClearPolitics at 25.8% favorable versus 46.8% unfavorable, boosting GOP hopes for 2026 midterms.

Marist Poll Reveals Record Low for Schumer

The Marist Institute for Public Opinion released its February 2026 poll, “The State of New York in an Election Year,” capturing Senator Chuck Schumer’s job approval at 27% excellent or good among registered voters. This marks his first sub-30% rating since tracking started in 1999, down from 34% the previous year. Fully 65% rate him fair or poor. Republicans deliver 84% negative views, while independents show 65% disapproval. This data reflects voter exhaustion with Schumer’s long tenure as Senate leader during years of open borders, inflation, and overreach under Biden.

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Historical Decline Amid National Shifts

Schumer has represented New York since 1999, rising to Senate Majority Leader from 2021 to 2025 before Republicans reclaimed control post-2024 elections, demoting him to Minority Leader. His approval slid from 34% in 2025 Marist polling. Late 2025 Siena polls showed favorability at 32-55% in November, recovering slightly to 36-49% in December. National RealClearPolitics averages place him at 25.8% favorable and 46.8% unfavorable. These trends align with President Trump’s border security victories, contrasting Schumer’s past support for lax policies that burdened American families.

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Governor Kathy Hochul posts 46% approval in the Marist poll, up from 39% in April 2025, leading Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 17 points or 54-28% in Siena surveys. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand matches Democratic struggles at 31% approval, her lowest in 15 years. Independents and upstate voters lean against Schumer, energizing Republicans. Hochul maintains strength with Democrats at 69% favorable per Siena, leveraging state budget wins with 56-68% support. Blakeman trails despite federal Democratic fatigue.

Power dynamics reveal Schumer’s national role alienating moderates, while Hochul capitalizes on local optimism. Siena analyst Steven Greenberg notes Schumer “still digging out from all-time low.” This split underscores how voters reward state governance over Washington failures.

Implications for 2026 Elections

The poll weakens Schumer’s influence ahead of 2026 midterms and New York races, boosting GOP turnout among the 84% of Republicans opposing him. Long-term, it signals Democratic vulnerabilities in blue states following 2024 losses. Siena’s January 26-28 poll showed a slight favorability rebound to 39-46%, yet still underwater. State voters express economic pessimism but modest Hochul optimism. Conservative media amplifies the narrative, framing Schumer as more loathed than ever. These numbers validate frustrations with past fiscal mismanagement and globalist agendas.