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Albany, NY – Today's tight race in New York's 26th Congressional District has become a referendum on the Republican plan to transform Medicare. WAMC's Tristan O'Neill reports...
The western New York district is among the most conservative in the state.
Nevertheless, the latest poll shows Democrat Kathy Hochul with a slight lead over Republican Jane Corwin in the race to succeed Republican Chris Lee, who resigned.
Corwin was the early favorite but has seen her lead shrink after expressing support for House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan's proposal to recast the government's health plan for seniors as a voucher program.
Siena Poll Director Steve Greenberg says voters cite jobs, Medicare and the federal deficit as top issues.
The weekend poll showed tea party candidate Jack Davis running a distant third.
Tristan O'Neill, WAMC News.
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