Senator Chuck Schumer is underwater with New York voters, while Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seeing a sharp rise in popularity. A new poll suggests AOC could even outperform Schumer in a Democratic primary.
Key Facts: Chuck Schumer AOC Poll Numbers Shake Up New York Politics
- Schumer’s favorability rating dropped to 39% in New York, with 49% viewing him unfavorably.
- This marks Schumer’s worst polling since Siena College began tracking his numbers 20 years ago.
- AOC now has a 47% favorable rating, up from 38% in the last statewide poll in 2021.
- 64% of Democrats now view AOC favorably, more than Schumer or Gov. Hochul.
- Some polls suggest AOC could defeat Schumer in a primary if she chooses to run.
The Rest of the Story: New York Democrats Shift Toward AOC
A new Siena College poll reveals growing discontent with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer among his own Democratic base.
After Schumer supported a GOP-led spending bill backed by Trump to avoid a government shutdown, many Democrats turned against him.
His favorability dropped sharply, especially among liberals, from 68% last year to just 52%.
Meanwhile, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gained traction statewide.
Her favorable numbers are now higher than those of Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul, showing a clear shift in Democratic sentiment.
The same poll shows independents split on AOC, while Republicans overwhelmingly disapprove.
Though Schumer isn’t up for re-election until 2028, the idea of a primary challenge from AOC is gaining momentum.
Early polling even suggests she might win.
Hochul, for her part, has slightly improved her numbers as she gears up for a 2026 re-election campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability sees reprieve — while Schumer’s nosedives and AOC’s soars: poll https://t.co/HQdU3j5Ot3 pic.twitter.com/nxrqfv3bYh
— New York Post Metro (@nypmetro) April 22, 2025
Commentary: Why This Is a Terrible Sign for New York Voters
If this poll is even close to accurate, then New York voters have lost their minds.
Chuck Schumer may be a career politician, but at least he plays within the bounds of political reality.
AOC, on the other hand, has made a name for herself pushing radical, far-left policies that would sink any sane economy.
That Democrats are abandoning Schumer for AOC—just because he worked with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown—tells you everything you need to know about today’s liberal base.
It’s not about results, it’s about ideology, even if that ideology destroys the state’s fiscal health and pushes businesses and families out.
Let’s not forget: AOC has called to abolish ICE, backs a Green New Deal that would bankrupt the country, and is openly hostile to capitalism.
She’s not just left-wing—she’s out to tear down the very foundations of the American system.
That this is what New York Democrats want says more about them than her.
And the idea that voters would rather replace Schumer with a fringe socialist is not just laughable—it’s dangerous.
You can criticize Schumer for being weak or for cutting deals, but he at least understands that governing sometimes means compromise.
If New Yorkers really want AOC in the Senate, then they deserve everything that follows.
Sky-high taxes, rising crime, economic collapse, and more ideological warfare.
It’s the logical outcome when voters stop thinking and start worshipping political celebrities.
The Bottom Line: Why the Chuck Schumer AOC Poll Signals a Party Breakdown
Chuck Schumer’s worst poll numbers in decades show a party in disarray.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rising star highlights just how far left the base has moved.
If Democrats decide to replace a Senate leader with a radical activist, they’ll get the chaos they voted for.
The 2028 Senate race may already be shaping up to be a battle for the soul of New York’s Democratic Party.
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