NEWS
Gibson Holds Large Lead Over Eldridge
In a recent poll of the NY-19 District, incumbent Congressman Chris Gibson is holding a substantial lead over Democratic challenger Sean Eldridge. Eldridge has been producing slick ads in the district, backed by millions in his family's money. Gibson has been just about everywhere, co-hosting an event in Wright recently.
In the poll conducted in July, Gibson holds a large lead:
Gibson (R) (Inc.) - 56%
Eldridge (D) - 29%
Other/Und - 15%
The poll, conducted by DFM research, also shows Gibson to have among the highest positive rankings of any person in politics in the district. He has a 48% favorable and 16% unfavorable rating, as compared to Governor Cuomo's 41% positive, 51% negative. In the race for Governor in the district, Cuomo leads Republican challenger Rob Astorino 45-37%.
In the poll conducted in July, Gibson holds a large lead:
Gibson (R) (Inc.) - 56%
Eldridge (D) - 29%
Other/Und - 15%
The poll, conducted by DFM research, also shows Gibson to have among the highest positive rankings of any person in politics in the district. He has a 48% favorable and 16% unfavorable rating, as compared to Governor Cuomo's 41% positive, 51% negative. In the race for Governor in the district, Cuomo leads Republican challenger Rob Astorino 45-37%.