Poll: New Yorkers think women are held to higher standard than men

Most New Yorkers think women are held to a higher standard than men.

SurveyUSA polled 1,200 voters exclusively for NewsChannel 13. They asked if they agree with a statement from Gov. Hochul that said “We know that women are always held to a higher standard.”

The survey found 59% of voters sided with Hochul’s statement.

In addition, 30% of New Yorkers say Gov. Hochul is judged more harshly because she’s a woman.

Click here for the full results.

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