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With the midterm elections laess than a month away, Democratic congressional canidate Aaron Gies of Olean has released a poll that shows both President Trump and Gies' Republican opponent, Rep. Nick Langworthy, losing ground in NY-23 from 2024.

Poll shows Trump underwater, Langworthy losing ground in NY-23 re-election bid

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OLEAN — President Trump’s and Rep. Nick Langworthy’s standing with voters in New York’s 23rd Congressional District has declined sharply since his 2024 election, according to a new Public Policy Polling survey conducted Sept. 22–23. 

The poll of 626 likely voters finds that Trump has a negative approval rating of -4% and just 43% approve of Langworthy’s job performance. It was provided to press outlets in the congressional district on Friday.

The poll, coming a month before the Nov. 3 election, has a margin of error of plus or minus 4%. 

This is a striking contrast from the 2024 election, where Trump earned 61% of the vote and Langworthy earned 66%. 

Voters also remain divided on whether Langworthy deserves another term, according to the poll. 44% say Langworthy deserves to be reelected, while 39% say it is time for someone new. 

“Voters are paying attention, and these numbers show that they are taking a fresh look at the people representing them in Washington,” said Democrat Aaron Gies of Olean, who is challenging Republican Langworthy in NY-23. 

“For too long, people in this district have been told that their vote is taken for granted. It isn’t. Voters deserve a representative who puts the needs of their families and communities ahead of big donors and party bosses,” Gies said. 

The survey asked voters directly about Langworthy’s job performance, as well as whether they believe he deserves reelection or whether it is time for someone new. 

Public Policy Polling (PPP) conducted the poll Sept. 22–23, among 626 likely voters in New York’s 23rd Congressional District via calls and text messages.


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