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NY US Senate 2010: Democrat Gillibrand Has Edge Over Ford

Posted Feb 23, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack

Who is ahead in the possible Democratic primary for US Senate in New York? A new Siena College poll finds incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) holds a significant +26% lead over former Rep. Harold Ford--42% to 16%. In general election hypothetical match-ups, Gillibrand trails former GOP Gov. George Pataki, 47% to 41%, but she trounces Daily News publisher Mort Zuckerman, 49% to 29%.