Gillibrand Handily Defeats Republican Peter King in 2010 NY Senate Race; Tied With Former Gov. Pataki
Posted Mar 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A new Siena Research Institute poll indicates that incumbent New York Democrat Kirstin Gillibrand would handily defeat Republican congeessman Peter King in her 2010 reelection bid, but that former Republican Governor George Pataki would present a far more difficult challenge. If the election were held now, Sen. Gillibrand would handily defeat Rep. King (R-NY), 47% to 23%. However, Gillibrand would face a tough challenge if former New York Gov. George Pataki (R) chooses to run: the two are currently tied at 41%.
