New Yorkers Turn on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Brutal Poll

Schumer's approval rating reaches all-time low as even liberal voters sour on his leadership

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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According to a new Marist poll, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's approval rating has plummeted to just 27% among New York voters, with 65% saying he is doing a 'fair' or 'poor' job. The numbers represent Schumer's lowest approval since entering the Senate in 1999, with a steep decline even among Democrats and independent voters.

Why it matters

Schumer's tanking approval reflects growing dissatisfaction with the Democratic leadership in Washington, even among the party's traditional base in liberal New York. As one of the most powerful figures in the Senate, Schumer's unpopularity could signal broader troubles for Democrats heading into the 2026 elections.

The details

The Marist poll shows Schumer's approval rating has dropped from 34% last year to just 27% currently. While there has been a slight increase in negative views among Democrats, the biggest shift has come from Republicans, with 84% now saying Schumer is doing a 'fair' or 'poor' job. Among independent voters, 65% hold a negative view of Schumer's performance.

  • The latest Marist poll was conducted in February 2026.

The players

Chuck Schumer

The current Senate Minority Leader, who has represented New York in the U.S. Senate since 1999.

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The takeaway

Schumer's plummeting approval, even among liberal New Yorkers, underscores the growing dissatisfaction with Democratic leadership in Washington and could spell trouble for the party heading into the 2026 elections. The Senate Minority Leader's unpopularity reflects a broader trend of voters seeking change from the status quo in Washington.