Poll: Hochul support rises after signing gun violence bills

WNYT Staff

Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting strong support from New York voters after she signed a package of bills last week addressing gun violence.

A new Siena Research Institute poll says voters believe by a margin of 76% to 14% that the new laws will be good for the state.

The poll found 83% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans and 73% of gun owners agree the laws will be good for the state.

Voters also showed support for the expanded abortion protections.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a package of bills to strengthen gun laws, Monday, June 6, 2022, in New York.[AP Photo / Mary Altaffer]